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Place of Origin: French
French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode, After Riesener
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French ormolu mounted mahogany and sycamore marquetry and parquetry inlaid commode.
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener.
The shaped yellow and black-veined marble top above a br...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener.
The keyhole escutcheon stamped with the ‘ZN’ mark from the bronze master model. The back of the bronze...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19 Century French Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful chest of drawers from the restoration period (between empire and Charles X circa 1815) in walnut
model called crosses from the beginning of the 19th century
Elegant c...
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19th Century Restauration Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Hand Stitched Leather
Brass Faux Bamboo Commodes by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical hand stitched leather and brass faux bamboo cabinets, dressers, commodes or chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. French Commode Designed in Clean Lines, Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the early 20th century. This antique chest from France has been designed in clean/linear lines, with a rectangular-shaped top wh...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Commode with Bronze Reliefs and Red Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
Our most coveted antiques are from the Napoleon III era. This spectacular French antique commode is the statement piece you’ve been looking for....
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Carrara Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany commode. The chest is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with fine ormolu sabots and top caps. Each leg is connected by a ma...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style two drawers commode. Decorated with wood floral inlay, bronze accents and marble top. Original key available. Great elegant piece.
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1940s French Provincial Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Small, smart chest by Pierre Chapo; the elm has a lovely warm tone. Would look great as a side table, or mounted on a wall.
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1970s Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XVI Commode. gorgeous burl and hardware in great shape. See pics
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Early 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lacquer Commode, Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode By Henry Dasson
Henry Dasson
A beautiful shaped Rosso Levanto marble top above two long and deep...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
18th Century French Commode with Exquisite Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance and refinement to your home with this stunning 18th-century French commode. Crafted in the Louis XV style this exceptional piece boasts a beautifully figured wood veneer with a rich, warm patina that has developed over centuries. The commode’s gracefully curved silhouette is accentuated by delicately shaped cabriole legs, a finely inlaid or bookmatched wood surface enhancing both its beauty and functionality.
What truly sets this commode apart is its exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) hardware. From the intricately cast drawer pulls...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,120 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century. These antique commodes from France each feature a graceful serpentine shaped front and curvy sides, with rear being spread wider than frontside. The fruit wood is complimented beautifully with burl wood veneers adorning the top, sides, and drawer fronts. The case houses three drawers, each fitted with a pair of knob...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Pair French Style Robust 2-Drawer Chests in White
Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of nicely-sized, French style two-drawer raised commodes in white with gold accents. These vintage chests were made in America, with design inspired by French Neoclassical sty...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century French carved fruitwood commode.
Beautiful hardware and carving.
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job with veneer and the front of this chest is no exception . Brilliant black Marble and amazing ori...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage
Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved foliage and shell motif, flanking outset corners, two drawers with the original ormolu ...
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1760s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
1850 Italian Commode in the Louis Philippe Manner, Reimagined with Custom Paint
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French circa 1850 Italian Commode in the Louis Philippe Manner, Reimagined With a Custom Painted Surface. A period Italian commode in the Louis Philippe man...
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1850s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Parquetry Bombé Commode by François Linke, Circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XV style bombé commode by François Linke, signed “F. Linke,” with mounts stamped “FL” and lockplates marked “CT LINKE SERRURERIE PARIS 1405.” The shaped top features f...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood Oeil de Vermeil Cube Parquetry and Bois de Bout floral marquetry commodes att...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Bombé Carved
Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted-wood chest of three drawers. This vintage chest from France features a curvy bombé style case, scalloped skirt along three sides, decorative panel carving...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire mahogany Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style is world renowned! Crafted from exotic mahogany imported from the Americas during ...
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1890s Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and Breche D'Alep marble commode, signed F. Durand. This stunning two drawer San...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Charlotte Perriand, Pair of Chests of Drawers Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand (attributed to), pair of chests of drawers in solid pine, circular handles, LES ARCS circa 1960
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French fruitwood serpentine commode. Lovely pale timber. 1780.
Dimensions
52.5 inches (133 cms) wide
26 inches (66 cms) deep
36 inches (91 cms) high.
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century French Iron Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th Century French iron chest of drawers embodies a rugged industrial aesthetic, perfect for contemporary or vintage-inspired interiors. The sturdy iron frame features...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features rosewood and tinted rosewood in a floral ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Leleu by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted commode, after the model by Jean-Francois Leleu by François Linke.
French, circa 1910.
Linke index number: 1127.
Linke title: 'Commode Louis XVI, Bois d'amarante et de rose.'
Signed ‘Linke’ to the right-hand side chute.
This distinguished commode is quarter veneered in mahogany with bois de violette banding and boxwood stringing. It is furnished with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts and surmounted by a brèche violette marble top.
It appears that Linke bought the rights to make this commode from the Vente Cueunières in 1902, although there is no trace of it being made by him until the summer of 1908 and there is no entry in the Blue Daybooks for this model. The green registres have two pages devoted to the making of the commodes, the first at a cost of 1,540 and 40 centimes, with eight more made in the intervening years, the last, a pair, in 1927 with the cost price escalating to 8,529 francs. The registre is not entirely clear, but it appears that Clément Linke, father and son, made the locks for this model. The cabinetmaking was exclusively by Guntren who took 496 hours per commode, paid 85 centimes in 1908 rising to 5 francs 75 cents for the last pair. Linke priced this commode at 3,000 French francs, noting in his book 'original est de Leleu est à Trianon.'
The original commode by Leleu, on loan from the Petit Trianon, is shown in a line engraving in the retrospective part of the Exposition de l' Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1882, De Champeau & Others, 'Les arts du bois,' pub. Quantin, 1883, p. 80. The commode entered the Petit Trianon in 1867 on the occasion of an earlier exhibition dedicated to the memory of Marie-Antoinette, organised under the patronage of the Empress Eugénie.
Jean-François Leleu
A pupil and later collaborator with Jean-François Oeben, Jean-François Leleu became maître on the latter’s death in 1763. His work can be divided into two concurrent but distinct styles: the first owing more to the legacy of Oeben, being of large, solid forms, more noble in style; the second, although retaining the clean, definite lines of the first, being an exercise in elegance and understatement. It is this second style for which Leleu is chiefly remembered and which the present commode, with its lightly bombé form and restrained frieze mounts, is a principal example.
Literature:
Payne, Christopher. François Linke, 1855-1946, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, (woodbridge, UK), 2003; p. 502, for the black and white cliché of index number 1127
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions, Antique Collectors club, (Woodbridge, UK), 2006; p. 298 - 300.
Pradère, Alexandre. French Furniture Makers; p. 340, fig. 398; and P.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect compliment to any style home. The painted grey top and the off white drawers with crackle s...
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Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This remarkable chest of drawers, boasting the elegant Louis XVI Style, dates back to the late 19th century. Comprising five drawers, this commode features exquisite marquetry work t...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson, Benneman and Stockel
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode/Server By Henry Dasson
Henry Dasson – After Benneman and Stockel
The demi-lune grey and white mar...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Superb Bombe Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality French bombe shaped walnut commode chest of drawers, inlaid spray of marquetry flowers to the two lower drawers, ormolu fronted single drawer to the top, super whit...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
Classic Louis XV French commode of provincial style with two top drawers over two bottom drawers. The drawers are decorated with carved, lozenge shaped decoration and have hardware w...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,373 Sale Price
34% Off
Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Macassar ebony two-door commode with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Marquetry by Messager.
This cabinet was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de décoration, 1920-1970" held in 2007 and 2008 at the Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France and at La Piscine - Musée Art et Industrie...
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1930s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Ebony Commode, Chest, Dresser, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen Ebony bronze mounted commode, chest, dresser having bronze mounts with bronze framed drawers and side panels supporting a White Carre...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
In the manner of Maison Jansen, Ebonized, Mirrored, and Parcel-gilt Console
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This capacious art deco cabinet has two doors, edged with mirrored panels and gilt trim, that open to reveal four interior shelves. Four drawers are arranged just beneath its white m...
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20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Moucheté Mahogany, ormolu, and Gris St. Anne marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by beautiful topie shaped legs with fin...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century, French Pine Sideboard, C.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century French Larder cupboard with three drawers and metal grille fronted doors. A wonderful and rustic piece of statement furnitur...
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$20,000
An 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial Four-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period 18th century finely carved, marble top commode. This French period Louis XV Provincial commode, circa 1750-1760, features two smaller drawers at top, divided with pla...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
A Very Unique French 18th C. Chest w/ Reed Carved Accents
Side Doors w/Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful French bleached-wood carved chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France features three front drawers flanked within wide set, reed carved pan...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Shagreen Chest of Drawers
2 Drawers
with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC).
It has 2 drawers, and the top is inlaid with a polished black stone marquetry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare miniature chest of drawers.
Striking French design from the 1920s.
Pine faux bamboo with original marble top.
In very good condition with minor wear consistent ...
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1920s French Provincial Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$377 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Louis XV period carved walnut two drawer commode with original brass hardware.
An easy useable size that will work in many settings.
Refinished in the last quarter of th...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Louis XV- Transition Commode, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
French Transition Commode in Satinwood and Kingwood, Circa 1770
Exquisite French Transition commode, crafted around 1770, showcasing the refined art...
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1770s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$9,800 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturali...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Commode w/Black Marble Top
Stunning Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire painted commode, with marble top and brass accents, from the mid 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top which rests abo...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Regence "Linen-Fold" Commode, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence period beautifully-carved walnut chest of drawers, with its original hardware, from the 18th century. This gorgeous antique commode from France has been exquisitely ...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Marquetry Inlaid Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of exquisite Louis XVI style commodes
-- Demilune
-- Original marble tops
-- Neoclassical
-- Kingwood, fruitwood and walnut.
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
This 18th century Louis XV style commode is an exquisite example of the artistic tastes and refined craftsmanship of the time. The body of the piece has a distinctive bombé shape, a ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière
A small Louis XV transition period side table or commode, a so-called "table chiffonière" with a rectan...
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Commode À Portes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Commode à Portes. Each chest is raised by square tapered fluted feet below the straight...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Maison Regain Elmwood Chest
By Maison Regain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elm wood three-drawer chest by Maison Regain with expressed joining details and carved integral drawer pulls, circa 1970's France.
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1970s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Semainier Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Semainier Chest of 7 Drawers was a prized possession of the affluent back when first conceived, providing a different drawer for every day of the we...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Dark Gray Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
An early 19th century French Empire mahogany commode with bronze mounts and a dark gray stone top. The chest of drawers is very handsome and functional and is in very good condition...
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1810s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Six Drawers Shagreen Dresser Accordeon by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Accordeon dresser is a stunning futurist piece made of shagreen. It has six drawers.
The handles and the feet are made in lost wax cast brass with a bronze patina.
The interior o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Futurist French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$25,088 / item
Maison Jansen, Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets, France, 1965
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Twin columns of twisted gilt wood form the vertical borders of this gracefully symmetrical, black lacquered, double door cabinet.
Provenance:
In 1965 Maison Jansen decorated a Paris...
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1960s Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
François Linke Style, Louis XV, Commode, Mahoagany, Marble, France, 1890s
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century French Bombe Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode with Floral Inlays, Professionally refinished
19th century French Bombe Louis XV style marble-top commode with floral inl...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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