18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1...

18th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Chest with 4 Drawers

We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined dres...

Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun feet. The graduating cushion moulding drawers are full length and with brass drop hand...

Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers. This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique. Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...

This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the early 18th century, circa 1720. Broad and d...

Antique chest of drawers with marquetry Fulda Walnut, maple and others circa 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm Description: Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...

A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...

18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode. Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or chest with gilt accents from the Tu...

An elegant baroque chest of drawers in solid oak, crafted in the 18th century. The piece features a beautifully curved and break-front façade with four drawers and a detachable base....

Georgian Mahogany Two over three Five drawer Chest. Late 18th Century George III, graduated drawers. Overall good condition some surface scratches to the top inline with its age, ver...

An extraordinary French mahogany commode from the 18th century, Louis XVI Period, decorated with an impressive marquetry technique that creates movement and definition over the drawe...

A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The cabinet, cupboard is composed with two large drawers, consisting its ori...

Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding. Bottom section stands on bra...

This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a crossbar. The top of the chest of drawers has many knife cuts, which suggests that it must have been used as a hunting...

A Venetian walnut and mahogany commode from the 18th century with four drawers, bookmatched veneer, cross banding and cabriole legs. This Venetian walnut and mahogany commode from th...

The straight grain and rich color of the cherry tree made it a desirable wood for constructing luxury furniture during the 18th century. One beautiful example is our period Louis XIV commode, which was hand-carved in France in the early 1700’s. Augmenting the lovely reddish-brown color of the commode is an arbalete top that slightly hangs over the three stacked drawers below. Each drawer has three bronze foliate fittings set inside geometric panels with recessed molding (two pierced foliate swag pulls flanking a small keyplate surrounded by a parted leaf). There is a unique, shallow pullout drawer with two concentric circle pulls built into the molded frieze. This drawer was most likely used to store jewelry and other small valuables. Canted corners can be seen along the front of the shaped top, with elongated asymmetrical panels beneath that flank the tiers of drawers...

Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut commode with marquetry & a round inlaid medallion top with 3 drawers, 2 having brass u...

Late 18th century French carved oak commode. 1780. Internal reference: C Code: 8973 Dimensions: W: 52" (132.1 cm) H: 33" (83.8 cm) D: 23.5" (59.7 cm)

Pretty late 18th century Danish serpentine front oak commode on shaped cabriole feet. 1780. Code: 8927 Dimensions: W: 44" (111.8 cm) H: 20" (50.8 cm) D: 28" (71.1 cm)

18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage. Repainted in soft blue.

An exceptional example of early Georgian craftsmanship, this George II mahogany chest of drawers dates to circa 1730 and showcases the elegance and restraint of 18th-century English ...

A classic American Queen Anne walnut lowboy with brass hardware. The shapely apron with three upper drawers with two smaller drawers below. Th...

An exquisite late 18th-century Georgian mahogany and satinwood inlaid chest-on-stand. This is a truly superior example, embodying the refined elegance of the Georgian period. Constru...

A pair of 18th-century mahogany chests with bronze sphinx feet are striking and luxurious pieces of furniture, showcasing both the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the period. ...

A rare example from the atelier of furniture maker Fidelis Schey circa 1780, made in Paris. The demilune-commode is topped with dark, Saint Anne marble that is shaped specifically to...

Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue color that has been restored at a later date. The simplicity of the Scandinavian F...

A large Danish Louis XVI chest of drawers in a light gray color, in three parts. Featuring a gallery edge with profiled top rail above wooden-carved dentil mouldings. The chest of dr...

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...

18th century English William and Mary walnut chest on bun feet. You're exploring a piece steeped in 18th-century elegance—English William and Mary walnut chests are known for their g...

Circa 1770-90 George III period bowfront tall chest of drawers, English. Mahogany with oak pine secondary. 2 short over 4 long drawers. Geometric ebony line inlaid drawer front...

An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany four-drawer commode from circa 1790 with cross banding, classical hardware and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Neoclassical pe...

A wonderful serpentine fronted three drawer oak chest finishing on bun feet and adorned with Baroque brass escutcheons and reeded carved drawer fronts. Paint refurbished in a soft ...

Late 18th Century Baroque Commode, 1780-1790, Germany Walnut Beautiful baroque walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, made in Franconia at the end of the 18th century. The ches...

Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France circa 1770 This refined marquetry Louis XVI chest of drawers originates in France and dates to a...

English Early 18th Century Oak & Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers and Bun Feet

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This ele...

A Louis XVI (Possibly Transitional LXV/LXVI) commode, French in origin and dating from the 1780s. The marble top a beautiful blend known as "Rouge Lanquedoc". The body composed of Ki...

Romantic antique chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1790-1810.. Louis XVI. This chest features great curves and carving skills and undoubtful high quality. Made in so...

This antique Queen Highboy and matching Lowboy set from Boston dates back to 1720-40 and features a beautiful crotch walnut veneer with old finish. The intricate design and craftsman...

Late 18th Century French fruitwood 3 drawer commode with a thick marble top. 1790

This impressive butcher block it has two faces. One side it has six drawers (picture 3) and the other side it has figurative six drawers without opened (picture 1 & 2), 18th century....

A really good example of an 18th Century French walnut commode from the Louis XIV period. With arbalète shaping to the front and having three drawers with original brass handles. Fea...

This Louis XV chest of drawers in walnut combines timeless elegance with practical functionality, making it a sophisticated addition to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention t...

The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and curved cabriolet legs. While the paint is newer and professiona...

A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, exceptionally executed in refined luxurious Neocl...

Large mid-18th Century Louis XV/XVI transitional period oak commode. Bleached oak with fine hand carved details and brass ring handles. Circa 1760.

Beautiful antique 18th century chest of five drawers , made by two short and three long drawers with brass swan handles standing on shapped ...

An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the world of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 18th-century walnut commode. The w...

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, scalloped skirt, brass hardware pulls and is raised on curved cabriole feet. The newer, professionally ap...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

A Danish commode from the 18th c. in original natural patina. A shaped top and beautifully carved arbalette shaped drawers with original iron hardware standing on a shaped bracket ba...

This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating back to Louis XVI period (1774 -1791) -stamped by the French cabinet maker Tondeur- features great scale, perfect proportions and stunning high craftsmanship marquetry inlays. Two spacious sans travers drawers on front with antique original cast bronze hand crafted handles and a door on each side revealing a compartment with a shelf, all rests on four square tapered legs with a luxuriously veined Italian marble top featuring a beautiful grain and gorgeous soft colors including different shades of red, yellow, ocher, white and brown. This one of a kind magnificently inlaid commode featuring mother of pearl and bone inserts to enrich the central design and the allegories of music on the sides wich are a marquetry and cabinetmaking works of art themselves. The front houses two drawers with veneered sans travers marquetry with a central medallion masterfully inlaid depicting an unusual and whimsical scene: a fairy-tale rural countryside landscape with an old building that appears to be a church in the background, surrounded by a picturesque avenue of cypress and a monkey in the foreground picking up cocoa fruits from a tree - symbols of good luck and fortune- with a dog at its side. The round panel is finished with oval mother-of-pearl inserts, a ribbon inlaid on top all surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves . The inlays on the side doors are equally beautiful, so detailed as to seem painted. On each door, the marquetry is inspired by the theme of music, allegories with both wind and string instruments, sheet music and a hat all gathered in a magical composition enriched by floral inspired festoons, ribbons and tassels. The casework inside shows the mastery of the cabinetmaker and attention to detail, the doors are made of precious citronnier wood framed by an ebony band. This commode of narrow proportion is a wonderful example of 18th century French craftsmanship in storage cabinet making, entirely inlaid, stamped it is an exclusive one-of-a-kind Louis XVI period work of art certainly created for a very demanding and important client now ready to be the antique conversation...

A small chest with a brushing slide over four graduated drawers fitted with the original hardware. The well-figured walnut veneers retain a lovely color and patina. The quarter-venee...

A George II Walnut Chest on Stand. Cabriole legs with shell motif. Original back plates with original brass furniture. Oak lined drawers.

A French Louis XVI period walnut commode circa 1790 with three drawers, linear brass hardware, cylindrical tapered legs and rounded fluted side posts. Step into the elegance of the F...

A late 1700s Georgian tall chest of six graduated drawers in oak with pierced batwing brasses and beaded drawers on high bracket feet.

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. T...

Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany Walnut and others around 1770 Dimensions: H × W × D: 87 × 124 × 66 cm Description...

Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, this elegant commode Lyonnaise exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Built of solid cherrywood, the serpentine chest stands on graceful escargot feet over a scalloped apron, and features paneled sides and a molded top with a gentle serpentine front. The three hand-carved bombe drawers...