French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Place of Origin: French
Period French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic 1820s era, pinned, mortice and tenon constructed piece made of walnut with time-worn charm. The piece has gorgeous hand-made bronze ormolu and wormholes from bein...
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1820s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode Made of Walnut, Bronze dOre Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th century Lyonnaise commode is simply exquisite. The piece is made of walnut in the Regence in style and features three drawers, all with the original bronze d’ore handles and escutcheons. The walnut top is contoured beautifully, and the front, three drawers, scroll feet, and contoured bottom are all beautifully hand carved.
This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
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18th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa 1920 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cabriole leg...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of elegance with exquisite ornate details....
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th century Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Belmont, MA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...
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1770s Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and accented with cast brass drawer pulls by obvious master craftsmen! The top features a...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Matched Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning matched pair of antique French marble top bedside cabinets, dating from around the 1890-1900 period.
They are of ...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A nostalgic patina gives this antique wooden chest of drawers a romantic charm. Hand-made in France in the 1800s, the design has an elegant Neocla...
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19th Century Country Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commode Française Louis Philippe blanchie Fin 19ème en merisier
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Commode française Louis Philippe blanchie époque fin 19ème siècle. Ses extrémités sont à pan coupées. Le bois est du merisier massif.
Cette commode est équipée de quatre tiroirs mo...
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1890s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Unlock the elegance of the 19th Century with this French Patinated Chest of Drawers. Standing tall, this chest boasts seven gracefully stacked drawers. Each drawer is adorned with a pair of knobs...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Turn of the Century Wood Navy Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A small French natural wood navy chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in France during the early years of the 20th century, this small navy chest, inspired...
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20th Century Campaign French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers. Exuding timeless eleg...
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19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This magnificent French chest is the epitome of everything the Louis Philippe style stands for! The front is a show stopping portrayal of burled wood and skilled craftsmanship. Clean...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Lisbon, PT
This beautiful chest is designed in the elegant French Louis XV style, featuring a stunning marble top with intricate marquetry inlay and bronze hardware. The top is gracefully shape...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Louis XVI / Napoleon III Breakfront Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A marble top of breakfront shape french Empire commode with tapered feet adorned, chiseled brass shoes, handles and friezes intricately bronze chiseled. The side flanks showcase four...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Country French Chiffoniere ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Chiffoniere ~ Cabinet is a splendid combination package that provides a minimal footprint while creating stylish storage options. Hand-crafted from solid oak,...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding timeless sophistication. Its captivating design speaks volumes about the meticulous craf...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An early 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers stands as a captivating testament to timeless craftsmanship and distinctive design. With three drawers for ample storage, t...
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode is made of plain walnut with amazing hardware. The feet are finished with a form of deer feet.
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th ronce of walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French Louis Philippe chest of drawers late 19th century. The wood is walnut bramble.
Walnut brambles are flamed because they have many aesthetic designs. These drawings have comple...
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1890s Louis Philippe Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Red Verona Marble Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Magnificent three-drawer commode with a lacquered finish and chrome hardware. A sophisticated piece made from rare red Verona marble that was quarrie...
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20th Century Art Deco French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of Drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style. This piece has three dovetailed drawers with brass trim and hardware throughout. The pulls and locks are in working condition. The p...
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1910s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic pine cabinet with gorgeous wood carved detail. Purchased in Paris 25 years ago and brought to the states. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple veneer over solid oak and the faux bamboo details made of turned cherry wood. Four ...
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Mid-20th Century Country French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons,...
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Early 19th Century Directoire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job of book matching veneer and the front of this chest is no exception and pay attention to brillia...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This bench is the perfect way to add dynamic touch to your space! The antique frames have been newly reupholstered in a quirky, attractive zebra patterned fabric. The white and black...
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1880s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Fabulous Chest of Drawers in the Campaign Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous cherrywood chest of drawers in the campaign style, of exceptional quality, finely hand carved, brass mounted throughout and with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century walnut French provincial commode of the Louis XV period. This chest of drawers features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, rea...
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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice 18th century Louis XV French Provincial Commode, in a bleached oak finish with a curved facade and nicely carved drawer fronts. Chest has three drawers with lock entry and ...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Painted Faux Bamboo Dressers French, Late 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of painted bowfront French chests of drawers, exuding timeless elegance in an updated chinoiserie style. Crafted with meticulous attent...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Commode
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
XIX Century Empire Commode
19th CENTURY EMPIRE CHEST. LARGE FRENCH EMPIRE CHEST IN MAHOGANY AND DECORATED WITH GOLDEN BRONZE.130X59X89 CM
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19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Six-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut commode from circa 1790 with six drawers, rounded and fluted side posts, and turned elongated toupie legs. This French Louis XVI period walnut commod...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Ebonized Oak, Marble Top, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Stamped Ebony Chest / Commode, Marble Top
An ebonized marble-top commode by Maison Jansen. Tapering bronze caped feet supporting a group of three dra...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
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1930s Louis XVI Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions, and built of elm, the traditional commode sits on round feet over a straight bottom p...
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C French 3 drawer painted oak commode with a 1" thick marble top. 1810.
Reference: 8198
Dimensions
51 inches (130 cms) Wide
23 inche...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Bronze rosewood chest of drawers Louis XV Fusion Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chest of drawers with mirrored top with encrusted stars, gilded bronze and rosewood parquetry with a modern take and fusion style of Louis XV.
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinets/Commodes by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1914-1996) - A rare pair of rosewood cabinets each fitted with a chest of 4 drawers, with two sycamore and marquetry doors. The base is a...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers or Chiffonnier
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This small Louis XVI style chiffonnier in patinated walnut features a galleried top tray and three identical opening drawers, each lined with crimson velvet and adorned with gilt bro...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French piece! The burled walnut has gorgeous natural design that is excellently showcased by the chest of drawer's boldly simple front. The wood has ...
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1840s Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 19th Century Louis XVI style, walnut commode with brass inlays and a black Marble Top. Fronted by three large storage drawers with pairs of brass pulls.
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Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and sits atop a case with simpl...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Rare Pair Coromandel Carved Lacquer Mable Top French Louis XV Style Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of Coromandel carved lacquer commodes with their original time-worn finish and beautiful scenery. The cases match perfectly however the marble tops are of differe...
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1940s Louis XV Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Semainier,
Mahogany,
France, 1825-1830
,,The Empire style is an early-nineteenth-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other de...
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1820s Empire Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Kingwood Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A kingwood commode with a bombé front, two drawers spanning the full width of the piece, and two smaller drawers above, tapering legs with scrolled caps, characteristic of Louis XV, ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic signed Maison Jansen 9 drawer marble top dresser or commode. The piece features superb cast bronze and brass ormolu and a white carara marble top. The mahogany ca...
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1950s Directoire Vintage French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French, Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5 Short Drawers Inlaid With Entwined Leaves, Brass Ring Handles And Ormolu Mounts.
In...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, France ca. 1790
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
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1860s Napoleon III Antique French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Maison Jansen Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 20th Century French Maison Jansen commode.
In the regency style with bronze mounts and kingwood veneer.
(Book on this item: Jansen Furniture By James Archer Abbott - page 248)
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20th Century Regency French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Pair of Mid-Century Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Three-Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant three-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1970. Bombe in shape on all three sides, each chest stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot feet over...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Rosewood Commode, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Normandy, France, this rare smaller scale late eighteenth century Louis XVI period sauteuse chest features a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI 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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