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Place of Origin: French
19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Semainier with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or dressing room with this elegant antique French "Semainier" chest of drawers crafted in France circa 1840. Built of fruitwood with walnut and burl accents, the t...
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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th C French painted oak commodes. 1930.
Reference: 8312
Dimensions
48.5 inches (123 cms) Wide
20 inches (51 cms) Deep
35.5 inches (90 cms) High
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$5,530 / set
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XVI Chest of Drawers has 3 drawers with a marble top. The hardware is brass lion carved rosettes with a drop ring pull. The finish has 2 stain colors (a darker color paire...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Frenc...
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs, &
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 drawers, Cabriole Legs, & Hoof Feet.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest or Commode in book matched burl. Walnut top shows very well.
4 drawers
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France ...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Particu...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French Empire chest of drawers exemplifies refined Neoclassical elegance with its clean architectural lines and rich mahogany veneer. The piece features a striking white m...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine
France
Walnut, burl wood, etc.
First half of 18th century.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 115 x 66 cm
Description:
French Regence chest of drawers...
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old, narrow chest of drawers in the Renaissance style. Made in the mid-19th century from oak wood. The piece of furniture is unique, richly decorated with carvings in the form of ...
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1840s Renaissance Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century XV Gilt Bronze Mounted French Commode, Stamped
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an impressive 18th century Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood commode with a rouge variegated marble top over three long graduated drawers and overall embellished with ornate gi...
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1730s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Stately French Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Louis XVI walnut and mahogany commode or chest of drawers having three beautifully framed drawers each having bronze pulls and escutcheons. Lovely original ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
French rustic chest of drawers in solid oak with 3 drawers, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / oak / Rustic / Mid-century / French
A mid 19th century French chest of drawers with three large drawers. Crafted in France in solid oak with decor...
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Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine Pair French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze
Marquetry Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted floral marquetry Bombé commodes with marble top. The serpentine two-drawer commodes, with rosewood, king-wo...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Pair Wooden Side Chests w/Marble Tops
Brass Accents, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted wood side chests, with marble tops and brass accents, from the mid 20th century. These mid-century commodes from France each feature a rectangular-shaped wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th Century
This is a SUPERB example of an antique French walnut bombe style chest of ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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 solid oak with veneered panels and refined brass fittings. The rectangular body rest...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Cherry, Oak
19th Century Continental Walnut Semainier with Dog Motif Drawer Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental walnut semainier or seven drawer tall chest, each drawer with a decorative dog motif scrolled gilt drawer pull, all supported by short cabriole front ...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
French, Early 20th Century
Height 95cm, width 162cm, depth 59cm
After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly renowned ebeniste of great standing, this exceptional commode is of outstanding quality, and fully embodies the quality of craftsmanship and great artistic style of the Louis XVI period and the original piece, which is currently housed in the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France.
Riesener was a leading exponent and supplier of pieces in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, and this design conveys the regal feel and presence of his manner, most notably in terms of the beautiful marquetry decorative panel to the front. It consists of a white marble top, above front facing drawers, with a lower door opening; curved sides that are extensively decorated with intricate geometric designs, and a central panel that depicts, in inlay...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine 19th Century French Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and marquetry marble top commode. In the manner of Linke Fine fire gilt bronze dore mounts. Breche ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Period Painted Petite Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming and rare 18th century petite commode, Louis XV period. The conforming ebonized wood top over 3 carved drawers with patinated bronze hardware, retaining the original locks....
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
$3,600 Sale Price
58% Off
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers under, for a total of five drawers.
inset brass fluted columns ,the sides ...
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18th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,350 Sale Price
25% Off
French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful mid-18th century French commode is made of oak with its original patina. It has original bronze hardware too.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XIV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1950
Iroko wood
Good condition
Measures: Shipping L 105/P 45/H 82 cm 51 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,244 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black marble, which has intense graining. The case of this piece is the real showstopper. ...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Roger Landault commode
By Roger Landault, Regy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Commode à deux tiroirs et miroir par Roger Landault pour Regy éditeur
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$7,658
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV-style antique black-lacquered petite commode or bedside table, having a shaped top with gilt bronze border, over three-stacked drawers flanked by bronze Rococo mounts, raise...
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19th Century Regency Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in
Satinwood and tulipwood. Bronze mounts on front corner and at center bottom. Sabo...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Handsome Cerused Cherry French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French cherry chest has been given a new, upbeat look thanks to a sanding process which cuts through all stain and laquer to arrive at the original cherry wood. After a laboriou...
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1950s French Provincial Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
18th c. Provencal Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century baroque commode from Provence retaining wonderful dove grey painted surface. The shaped top with molded edge over three large paneled and shaped drawers retaining gold r...
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1730s Baroque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
Louis XV Style Petite Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite commode is a charming example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered wood, the commode features ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add an extraordinary touch of French elegance to your interior with this Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest. Expertly crafted in the 19th century, t...
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1820s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Mini Desk/Lady
s Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine. With various drawers and compartments for sufficient storage space.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain – circa 1970 Maison Lecan presents
By Maison Regain
Located in LYON, FR
Solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain – circa 1970
Maison Lecan presents this superb solid elm chest of drawers by Maison Regain, crafted in the 1970s.An icon of French brutalist furniture...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry
Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$124,500 Sale Price
28% Off
19th Century French Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite 19th century French Painted Chest Commode. Features black and gray marble top, four drawers with iron ring pulls, standing on bun feet....
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Black Painted Wood, Bronze, Marble, Maison Jansen Style
Pair of Maison Jansen style hollywood regency marble top mounted ebony commodes or nightstands. This is a stunning pair of large and impressive paint decorated bronze mounted cabinets reminiscent of designs by Maison Jansen. The case supporting a white and gray veined marble top set in a pierced bronze gallery. Four drawers with the top two smaller drawers having a bronze frame and pulls over a larger pair of drawers with a bronze frame and matching pulls. The drawers flanked by column-form corners each terminating in cookie cutter...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze
Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode topped with a Carrara marble.
Fluted legs finished with golden bronze rings and clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers, bronze...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Large 4-Drawer Chest in Wood Designed by Eric Gizard - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large 4-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak.
No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop.
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2010s Scandinavian Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Louis XV Style, Block Front French Commode, Kingwood, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV Style, Refinished Block Front Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.
A French commode or chest from the late 19th to early 20th century, featu...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, Chest of Drawers, France, 19th C.
A stunning four drawer bedside table, commode or nightstand. Having a front composed of two sm...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
F. Schmit, Louis XVI style Commode, France, circa 1880
By Frédéric Schmit
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style commode opening with three doors topped with drawers decorated with rich and fine ornamentation in chased and gilded bronze of female masks, ibexes and youn...
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1870s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top.
Complimentary shipping to-
Richmond, Va
Charleston, Sc
Atlanta, Ga
Washingt...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Transitional Pillar Commodes/ Side Tables, France Ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful pair of French marquetry pillar commodes/ side tables from the period in France around 1870. An amazing crafted pair of small 19th century transitional mahogany ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style mahogany commode, 19th c., having marble top, hidden frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, flanked by turned columnar supports, rising on block feet. All ...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
We present a rare and elegantly sophisticated Louis XV - Louis XVI Transition style chinoiserie black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th century, the fine quality mahogany inlaid Parisian work inlaid in stunning exotic wood reserves, decorated panels of hand painted polychrome idealized Chinese scene, featuring ancient richly stylized landscape, home, and pair of figures, flanked by exceptional parquetry-work, geometric matched veneers, ebony string banding, center drawer inlaid with precious woods sycamore ground scroll motif reserve, flanked by neoclassical inspired chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation.
The chest retaining the original substantial sized dramatically veined shaped fior di pesco rouge marble slab top with molded edge, over case fitted with five drawers on three rows, the front and sides fully worked to lightly curved design, having three frieze drawers over two large drawers, all with quality dovetail joinery, atop a gently curving shaped apron, rising on outswept transitional cabriole legs, terminating on gilded bronze sabots.
Ideal proportions for use as a commode, dining room sideboard server, credenza media stand, office hutch...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze-Decorated Mahogany Commode / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional Louis XVI-style commode, crafted in France around 1820, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the early 19th century. Designed to impress, this piece features a...
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1820s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly detailed parquetry design is inlaid into the commodes’ facades and centered by beaut...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$198,500 / set
An Important 19th Century French Henry Dasson Commode in the Louis XVI Style Aft
By Henry Dasson
Located in Benington, Herts
An Important French Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson (1825-1896) after the design in 1788 for the Kings Cabinet at Saint-Cloud by ebeniste Adam...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Restauration Crotch Mahogany Commode Stamped
Maigret
Located in Nashville, TN
Stamped in each front corner ' MAIGRET ' ( Alexandre). Unusual in that the drawer veneers are the rare, highly figured crotch mahogany as opposed to the more common flame mahogany. G...
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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
By Molitor
Located in Stamford, CT
A superbly crafted French Empire commode with Rouge Griotte marble top by Molitor. A pair of these commodes were acquired by King Jerome between 1809 and 1812 and listed in the i...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Mirrored Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking 20thc mirrored commode with hand wrought bronze handles.
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1990s Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with brass hardware and original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with prono...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode or Chest.
This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized two drawer chest has beautiful gilt bronze hardware and the original locks and key....
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
All Leather Five Drawer Commode, France, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary French five drawer all leather commode.
Decorative brass stud detailing throughout.
Recessed brass pull hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
French Regency 19th/20th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Regency Revival 19th/20th Century Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Five-Drawer Commode with Marble Top. The bombé serpentine...
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Early 1900s Regency Revival Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV-Style Commode or Chest of Drawers Kingwood and Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls
And a lovely bronze doré plaque inset into the top drawer depicting
Angels and a country motif. The cente...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Louis xv Commode from Arles, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare Louis xv period commode "tombeau" Arlesienne in walnut, highly carved with garlands and vines, with pierced apron and retaining its old patina and original brass drawer pulls.
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$9,500 Sale Price
65% Off
Antique French Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for an antique French commode or 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.
During Louis XIV's reign, the commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk. 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.
At 1stDibs, find antique and vintage French commodes and chests of drawers for sale — shop Rococo-style commodes, Empire-style commodes, Louis XVI-style commodes and other antique furniture today.
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