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Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Marble Top Louis XV Style Kingwood Commode
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This graceful Louis XV-style three-drawer commode features a gracefully serpentine shape, adding a touch of elegance to any room. The commode is crafted from rich Kingwood, showcasin...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Rouge Royale Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French elegance into your home with this exquisite antique bombe commode. Crafted in France circa 1920, the chest features graceful serpentine lines on all three sides...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Chests with Antiqued Marbled-Foxed Mirror Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and refined pair of Louis XV–style painted chests, finished in a soft, patinated cream with gilt accents and topped with stunning antiqued mirrors that have developed a ri...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French Louis XV style serpentine fronted marquetry and ormolu-mounted side cabinet on stand, having wonderful classical romantic scenes inlaid to the sides and front, a single frie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, kidney-shaped fruitwood antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1950. The commode sits on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot mounts over a scalloped apron decorated with a bronze mount. The bow front features two drawers decorated with parquetry motifs and dressed with the original pulls and intricate escutcheons. The cabinet is further decorated with bronze mounts at the shoulders, and both rounded sides are also embellished with inlaid marquetry decor. The surface is dressed with the original beveled "Breche d'Alep" marble top. The traditional nightstand...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of 19th Italian Louis XV Mahogany and Inlayed Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century Italian Louis XV mahogany and satinwood inlayed marble top nightstand commodes. Gilt bronze details.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

AMAZING CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 18th century rosewood and jacaranda. Oak interior. Curved chest with three drawers, pink marble top. Embossed bronze hardware, inlaid decoration. Minor defe...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Rosewood

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality French mid 18th Century Louis XV period walnut commode with bronze hardware. The serpentine shaped commode is elegantly raised by cabriole legs which lead to the won...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"
By Nicolas Petit
Located in Pembroke, MA
French 18th century transitional style walnut commode with a thick Gris St. Anne marble top (1 1/8" thick) and very nice patina. The commode is stamped "N. Petit" and "JME" for the g...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant-Front Desk Italy, 18th Century (circa 1750) An elegant Venetian Rococo bureau veneered in walnut and burl walnut, characteristic of the mi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Important pair of Louis XV-era bowed and walnut-root dressers
Located in Cesena, FC
Pair of Italian (Venetian) Louis XV dressers. Important pair of Lombardy Venetian dressers from the Louis XV period (mid-1700s). Of wavy, rounded shape on front and sides, entirely ...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th C. Venetian Chest Painted in Chinoiserie Stye of Blue Yellow Ochres
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century, Venetian chest of drawers with a curvaceous bombe style shape that plays with the light at all angles. The hand painted finish is in the Chinoiserie style featur...
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1890s Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is fan...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Commode in the Louis XV Manner by Maison Rogié
Located in London, GB
A fine commode in the Louis XV manner after a model by Jacques Dubois By Maison Rogié of Paris. Constructed in book-matched kingwood veneers, inlaid with floral motifs, and richly decorated with fine ormolu mounts; of bombe serpentine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top This vintage Louis XV style chest exudes elegance with its green marble style top and burled satin wood...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French commode with a marble top. This dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality, it is predominantly burr walnut, with beautiful inlays of ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century German Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German marquetry chest of drawers.  
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is subtle curves and bowed front, houses two half-sized drawers atop two full sized d...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

François Linke Style, Louis XV, Commode, Mahoagany, Marble, France, 1890s
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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form featuring lattice parquetry inlay, figural caryatid mounts, bronze foliate, swags a...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and timeless hand-selected materials to create a special piece your family will consid...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Chest of Drawers in Raw Pine Wood: To Paint as You Want
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Chest of drawers in raw pine wood, still to be polished or painted as You wish. I bought to paint it myself, like a picture, but I never found the time. There are also special handle...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XV Period 18th Century Hand Carved Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century commode from France retains its Louis XV period details and charm underneath 20th century updates (as found) which have given the classic storage piece a fresh look...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV St. Italian Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period walnut and kingwood chests from Naples. Each chest is raised by fine tapered legs with lovely fitted wrap...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Blonde Walnut Serpentine Chiffoniere
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV blonde walnut serpentine chiffoniere is the perfect choice for a cozy room or niche, creating a visual feast for the eyes while s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tulipwood

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Amazing French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell Boulle Drawer Table. Drawers on both sides, one side is operational and the other is fixed. It has beautiful bronze angels on the si...
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17th Century Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Rare 18th Century Period, French, Louis XV Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rare 18th century period, French, Louis XV commode having three small top drawers over three single drawers with faux drawer facades. Original hand-forged iron handles and escutcheon...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely French Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted commode. Late 19th-early 20th century. Serpentine-fronted mottled marble top, above a veneer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Italian Scriban
Located in London, Park Royal
18th century Italian scriban from Tuscany. Wax polished, walnut wood finish on the interior and a black lacquer patina with gilded highlights on t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid cherry wood. On a slightly trapezoidal ground plan, widening towards the back, a ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Pine

Louis XV Cherry and Chestnut Serpentine Commode, Circa 1720, Original Hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite Louis XV three drawer commode with original hardware. Beautifully preserved, this exceptional piece combines cherry and chestnut wood, giving the cabinet a warm, glowing...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Chestnut

Fine 18th Century French Curved Commode in Walnut Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful mid 18 century commode in walnut with 3 drawers This fine Louis XV commode has an elegant curved shape and a beautiful original t...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely early 19th century French Louis XV style painted commode. Featuring beautiful floral images and the colors of gold, yellow, pink and green. A gorgeous decorative piece!!
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Provincial Oak Commode
Located in New York, NY
This large 19th century piece will add character and personality to a room. In a wonderfully rich dark oak, this chest is raised on escargot feet and features three drawers with orig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XV style tulipwood commode, circa 1930s, the veined rouge marble atop a conforming case fitted with three drawers, the front decorated with parquetry inlaids, raised on ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Venetian dresser shaped on the front and sides, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Venetian chest of drawers with a contoured shape both on the front and on the sides, veneered in walnut and walnut root on both the front and on the sides and threaded in maple wood....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape, original mounts still retaining most of thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Commode in violet wood veneer stamped by Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Grave chest of drawers in violet wood veneer opening with four drawers in three rows. Richly decorated with chased rocaille bronzes, such as falls, sabots, pull handles, key escutche...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Occasional Chest/Table with Three Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century Louis XV three drawer chest veneered in various types of wood on four scrolled legs;.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut His and Her Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite his and hers pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period Walnut and patinated bronze commodes. Each three drawer chest is raised by elegant lightly curved legs with fin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

20th Century Large Louise Quinze Style Commode in Red with Ornamentik
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century large Louise Quinze style chest of drawers in red with Ornamentik. The ornaments are made of plastic not bronze. The top is in marble look patterned in shiny red. Onl...
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20th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Marquetry And Marble Top Tall Chest Of Seven Drawers
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Super quality French Louis XV Style marquetry tall chest of seven drawers with original marble top and original ormolu mounts to the drawer fronts and base of front legs. This chest ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

A Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by 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 French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Small Louis XV Commode Attibuted to Criard
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Berlin, DE
A small Louis XV commode attributed to Antoine Mathieu Criaerd, called “Criard“ (circa 1727-1787, maître from 1747), with two small drawers and one lon...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble

French 19th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming Commode is made of oak with nice Louis XV hardware. It is nicely carved on each side.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode Dimensions : 55" Wide X 22" Deep X 37" Tall This gorgeous marble top commode was made in France in th...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Country French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu commode. The chest is raised on four square Walnut legs below the arbalest shaped apron. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commode with "Breche d’Alep" Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France circa 1890, the bombe commode stands on cabriole legs adorned with gilt bronze mount...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Painted Provencal Commode
Located in New York, NY
A charming commode from Provence in the Louis XV style. This lovely piece is painted in a soft creamy gray with stunning peacock blue accents. The commode has two drawers with origin...
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating veneer decor that adds to its allure. The drawers ...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Marble and Ormolu commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Marble and Ormolu commode. This most impressive Italian commode is raised by slender cabriole legs with elegant Ormolu foliate...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Two Drawer Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome Italian 18th century Louis XV period two-drawer walnut bombée commode from Rome. The chest is raised on four cabriole legs and an arbalest-shaped frieze. Above ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Grosfeld House USA, Circa 1940s Green lacquered mahogany, with origina...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis Xv commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Henredon, and La Maison London. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $298 and tops out at $750,000 while the average work can sell for $6,439.

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