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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780. Dimensions: 50 inches (127
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French walnut bombe commode, 1780   Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Inlaid Commode with Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 60in D: 22in This 18th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th century French Regency Bronze Mounted Commode By Louis Pelletier c. 1760
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, reflects the artistry of Pelletier’s school and embodies the enduring beauty of 18th-century French
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble

French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 22
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid walnut four drawer commode or chest of drawers. French or possibly Swiss
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Quality 18th Century French Carved Walnut Bronze Mounted Louis XV Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite 18th century French Louis XV commode is a masterful example of fine craftsmanship
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 18th C. French Walnut Commode w/Elegantly Carved Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved walnut wood chest of three drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XV period walnut commode. The three drawer chest is raised by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble

Large Fine Quality 18th century Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV style commode is a fine example of the elegance and
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant French Louis XVI period commode crafted in cherrywood with fine geometric marquetry inlay
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted
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Antique 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Commode or Console
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode. Hand crafted solid black walnut
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the
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Antique 1790s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce historic refinement to your space with this authentic 18th century Viennese serpentine
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Hand-Carved Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
, showing the attention to detail common in 18th-century craftsmanship. Standing proudly on four bulbous
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

18th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Hand Painted Marble Top Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional hand painted marble top commode. Two drawers with original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Fruitwood

18th Century French Faded Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th Century French Faded Walnut Chest is a rustic piece of furniture that charm from days gone
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Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Curvaceous Bombé Three-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique commode from France has a shapely bombé designed body, with a fluidly, curvaceous
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Antique commode, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, is a prime example of period
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Regence Burr Maple Commode Attributed to Thomas Hache
By Thomas Hache
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptionally Fine Early 18th Century French Regence Commode Attributed to Thomas Hache of
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Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Maple

Original Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th c original painted French commode. Faux marble decorated top. 1780. Dimensions 38
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late Eighteenth Century French Walnut Burr Elm commode
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
original, the rest of the commode is walnut. With original brass handles.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Walnut

18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This is a striking example of an 18th Century French chest of drawers which features a classic
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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

AMAZING CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 18th century rosewood and jacaranda. Oak interior. Curved chest with
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and unusual Lyonnaise commode dates back to the 18th century and is made of beautifully
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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis XVI period commode featuring exquisite geometric parquetry inlay and a richly veined
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Marble

Fine 18 Century French Serpentine Commode in Elm
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful starting 18 century commode in elm with 3 drawers This fine Louis XIV commode has
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
veneer It opens with four drawers on four rows with crosspieces museum quality piece from the early 18
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A Fine Louis XVI Parisian Mahogany Marble Top Commode, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XVI Parisian Mahogany Marble Top Commode 18th Century The molded rectangular grey
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...

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Wood

18th C. Antique French Stamped Marchand Kingwood Chest Commode with Provenance
By Nicolas Jean Marchand
Located in New York, NY
Worthy of The Gilded Age! French Louis XV commode, circa 1725-1730, beautifully kingwood veneered
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Commode circa 1780 with Two Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Louis XVI commode dates from the late 18th century, around 1790, and is crafted from
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Cherry, Oak

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
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Superb 18th century serpentine
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Commode Signed T.C.
Located in Nashville, TN
A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C. Oak and Walnut construction in the case
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Demilune Commode or Table Chiffonière
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th Century Louis XVI walnut demilune commode or table chiffonière A demilune or semi
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Black Antique Chest w/Hoof Feet and Silver Hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking 18th century French Mazarine chest finished in deep black, featuring elegant hoof feet
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front and Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period chest of drawers from the 18th century, crafted in solid walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Walnut Chest
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Marseille, FR
18th chest with 2 rows of drawers in cross-shaped walnut XVIIIth top of pink marble beak of corbin
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Solid Oak Commode, Late 18th Century – Loire Valley
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis XV Solid Oak Commode, Late 18th Century – Loire Valley This superb solid oak commode, dating
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "P.ROUSSEL"
By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)
Located in Berlin, DE
Important 18th century Louis XV Marquetry commode or sauteuse, stamped "P.ROUSSEL" A Louis XV
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th C. French Louis XV Commode Lyonnaise in Carved Cherry with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, this elegant commode Lyonnaise exemplifies the refined
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Commode in mahogany. Louis XVl Period at the end of Eighteen Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Commode in mahogany with rich ornamentation in bronze and gilded brass, topped with veined
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

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Wood

French Louis XV Painted Commode
French Louis XV Painted Commode
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
Fine 18th Century Marquetry Marble Top and Gilt Bronze Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century French Louis XV mahogany and marquetry inlayed marble top commode
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century period Louis XVI cherry chest of drawers from France. The top is made from four
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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18th Century French Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th century French commodes available for sale. Each of these unique 18th century French commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. 18th century French commodes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century French commodes bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 18th century French commodes are appealing in their simplicity, but Leonard Boudin, Matthieu Criaerd and Claude Charles Saunier produced popular 18th century French commodes that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century French Commodes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $445,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About 18th Century French Commodes
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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