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1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers with a smooth finish was made in France, circa 1880. The drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Brass

1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest
1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest

1880s Bleached Oak French Drawer Chest

$3,595
18th c. Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Very Good 18th c. Commode in Oak, From The Languedoc/Roussillion Region of France
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th c. Commode
18th c. Commode

18th c. Commode

$10,500
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Carved paneling and the pale primrose tone of the restored wood give this oak chest of drawers an
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant paneling in natural oak gives this chest of drawers an air of serene sophistication. Built
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century French oak Louis XV style bow-front three-drawer commode with original marble top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode

$3,250
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France. The scalloped apron echoes the elegant indents and
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming , neat sized dark green painted French chest of drawers Circa 1900 with original solid
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode
Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode

Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode

$2,467
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays four
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Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,195
French Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Albany, NY
A French modernist chest of drawers. Includes 20 drawers with cylinder shaped pulls.
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Chest of Drawers in Oak
French Chest of Drawers in Oak

French Chest of Drawers in Oak

$9,600
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely early 19th century commode from Northern France in the transitional tastes of Louis
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Commode
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Commode

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Commode

$6,000
18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Commode with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV oak commode with 3 drawers, 18th century, France.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Commode with 3 Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Commode with 3 Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Commode with 3 Drawers

$7,885
Early 19th Century Country French Directoire Painted Neoclassical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
painted Neoclassical commode displays its origin during the Directoire period, when France was struggling
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Antique 1820s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Country French Directoire Painted Neoclassical Commode
Early 19th Century Country French Directoire Painted Neoclassical Commode

Early 19th Century Country French Directoire Painted Neoclassical Commode

$3,980
Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, France, mid XX century. Very good condition. Dimensions: height: 72 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 1950s
Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 1950s

Oak Chest of Drawers, France, 1950s

$1,425
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
This generously sized English bleached oak cabinet dates from 1880 and has a 4 drawer serpentine
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest
French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest

French Bleached Oak Four Drawer Chest

$3,295
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The beautiful grain and subtle, clouded tone of the oak wood give this antique chest of drawers a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Industrial oak cabinet with all original painted black metal pulls. This cabinet
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet
Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet

Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet

$16,000
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Blue Commode, Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Painted Louis XV commode handmade in France in the mid 1700s using oak and pegged construction. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Painted Blue Commode, Chest
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Blue Commode, Chest

18th Century French Louis XV Painted Blue Commode, Chest

$6,500
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French oak chest of drawers is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,995
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely gorgeous oak Directoire 3-drawer commode with unique diamant accented drawers and a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode

Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode

$16,900
French 19th Century Oak Serpentine Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a beautiful 19th century, circa 1850, oak chest. The front has a wonderful, soft serpentine
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Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Oak Serpentine Chest
French 19th Century Oak Serpentine Chest

French 19th Century Oak Serpentine Chest

$4,500
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A two-door oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1850. The upright frame is subtly embellished by
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

$4,995
French Art Deco commode in the manner of Eileen Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After the Art Deco furniture of Eileen Grey: simple, geometric balanced design. 8 drawers, some with partitions.
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Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco commode in the manner of Eileen Gray
French Art Deco commode in the manner of Eileen Gray

French Art Deco commode in the manner of Eileen Gray

$6,500
French provincial oak chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French provincial oak chest.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French provincial oak chest
French provincial oak chest

French provincial oak chest

$8,500
Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A finely shaped, rare burr and figured elm French Louis XV commode dating to the mid-18th century
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Oak

Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode
Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode

Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode

$18,849
Pair of 19th Century French Commodes of Grey Patinated Wood
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of antique commodes from 19th century France. These beautiful chest of drawers have an oakwood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Commodes of Grey Patinated Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Commodes of Grey Patinated Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Commodes of Grey Patinated Wood

$7,423 / set
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 18th-century French Louis XVI bleached commode, dating to circa 1800, is a beautifully
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800

Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Commode Circa 1800

$5,950
Antique Oak Cabinet, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, France, circa 1900. Very good condition. dimensions: height 104 cm width 149 cm
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Cabinet, France, circa 1920
Antique Oak Cabinet, France, circa 1920

Antique Oak Cabinet, France, circa 1920

$2,136
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful paneling gives this antique oak chest of drawers a rococo elegance. Built in 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$5,395
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, France, circa 1930. Very good condition. Dimensions: height 75 cm width
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Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930
Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930

Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930

$1,306
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
. Hand-crafted in France in the 1700s, the drawers are bordered by a pattern of carved chevrons
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French oak chest of drawers embodies the elegance of Neoclassical design with its
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French oak chest of drawers is a beautifully carved example of Louis XVI style
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest Of Drawers

$4,595
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France, circa 1860, this bleached oak chest of drawers enchants with its intricacies and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 1800s, a straightforward composition is enlivened by elaborate original hardware
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built in France circa 1900, this vintage oak chest of drawers presents a simple yet refined
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850. A formal styled chest featuring
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The sophisticated silhouette of this antique oak chest of drawers showcases the formalist elegance
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
finish so both could float in a room.Early to mid-20th century.Secondary wood-French Oak .
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles
Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles

Pair of French or Italian Empire Style Commodes or Consoles

$4,800
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with this 1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers

$2,595
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers from 1820s France. Tapered pyramidal feet and fluted moldings give the case a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced during the 19th Century. Upon first glance
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

19th Century, French, Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$4,995
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. These three oak drawers with gilt bronze escutcheons are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Louis XVI Painted Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XVI provincial commode in solid oak, painted a pale grey-blue/green, with natural oak top
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Painted Commode
Louis XVI Painted Commode

Louis XVI Painted Commode

$10,750
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode with a Marble Top. The beautiful Crotch Mahogany has
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition

Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition

$4,800
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Created in a style typical of the era
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1840. Three pull-out drawers framed by pillars carved in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Oak

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French bleached oak chest of drawers crafted in the 1880s. This dresser comprises three long
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French chest of drawers exudes a sense of historical charm and elegance. Crafted from
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,995
Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1820 in the Louis XVI style. Distinctive period design
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

$4,595
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. Unvarnished vintage, carrying the
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest made in France features three spacious drawers decorated with ornate
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1880. A refined, rustic antique, this wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
With a set of four composed drawers, this 1860s French bleached chest displays a pensive refinement
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1850. This elegant antique buffet
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers rendered in a splendid bleached oak from France, produced circa 1880. A wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
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French Oak Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French oak commode for your home. A French oak commode — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1579 variations of the antique or vintage French oak commode you’re looking for, while we also have 39 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French oak commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French oak commode made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French oak commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Guillerme et Chambron and Votre Maison produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Oak Commode?

Prices for a French oak commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $365 and can go as high as $625,725, while the average can fetch as much as $4,515.

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.

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