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French Side-Chest with Shapely Serpentine Front, from the Turn of 18/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised fruitwood side chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

French Neoclassical Nicely-Carved Side Chest w/Lower Shelf, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style raised two-drawer side chest, with lower shelf, from the 19th century
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

Petite French Louis XV Style Three Drawer Chest / Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XV style petite three drawer chest with ormolu trim. Top has a scalloped edge Very
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table Cabinet Chest Sevres Plaque, 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table or chest, inlaid walnut
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top And Walnut Side Tables / Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XV style side tables with marble tops. The stands have two
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak Chest Trunk Side Table on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a rustic look to home with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in France circa 1860, the
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Transitional Style Kingwood, Boxwood and Ormolu Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, two drawer side table/chest. The side table is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine
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19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Ormolu

A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Side Table, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very good quality 19th century French charming two-tier side table with a single frieze drawer
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Kingwood Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and kingwood side table / chest
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood

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
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Gothic walnut chest, with an exceptional patina, is a good example of furniture intended to be
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16th Century French Gothic Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd
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16th Century Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
French 3-Drawer Side-Chest Nicely Raised on Tapering Squared Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised side chest with drawers from the early 19th century. This antique side chest or end
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest continues the legacy of the original form of cased
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
17th Century French brass studded chest with wonderfully decorative and intricate patterns created
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17th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
H 23.63 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Side Chest

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Wood, Paint, Giltwood

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Brass Gallery & Marble Top Mahogany Side Chests, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French near-pair of marble-top side chests with lower shelf, from the early 20th century. These
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Mahogany

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. A beautiful example of a French Renaissance period offering is this carved oak chest from the 1500s
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in
French Walnut Marble-Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This French walnut marble-top chest has the original bull nose marble top which has a one-inch
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1830s French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Walnut Marble-Top Chest
French Walnut Marble-Top Chest
H 34.63 in W 40.75 in D 23 in
French Cherry Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
There are shrinkage separations in top and sides of this chest.
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique French Side Chest

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Brass

French Cherry Louis Philippe Chest
French Cherry Louis Philippe Chest
H 35 in W 52 in D 21.88 in
French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This four-drawer chest or commode is made of French cherry. The top is 23" deep with only two
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1830s French Antique French Side Chest

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Brass

French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.13 in
Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Four-drawer inlaid French chest, the chamfered sides inlaid with birds eye maple and boxwood. The
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1860s French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Brass

Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
H 27 in W 26.75 in D 15 in
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s, France. This lovely vintage piece features five equally
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 20.9 in D 28 in
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers
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18th Century French Directoire Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 33.13 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Side Chest

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Oak

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 45.63 in D 20.63 in
Pair of French 19th century Empire Round Tables, Napoleon Painted Plate at Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French 19th century Empire Gueridon shaped mahogany round tables with three shelves. One
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19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Mahogany

French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
Located in Savannah, GA
French chest in lacquered gilt chinoisoire, made circa 1910. This is a beautiful chest having two
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique French Side Chest

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Side Chest

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
H 38.25 in W 27.5 in D 15.63 in
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
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1760s French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

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Marble

French 18th century Chest of Drawers
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Stunning 18th Century Highly Carved Paneled French Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare early 18th century highly carved and paneled French coffer, with four panels to the
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18th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500
Located in Leominster, GB
MDLXXI, a pair of linenfold carved panels to each side. Provenance Mary Bellis Antiques, Hungerford
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16th Century French Gothic Antique French Side Chest

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Oak

French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a beautiful marble top with softly-rounded edges and front corners, which
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19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Marble

French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
H 32.25 in W 29.25 in D 17.5 in
French Directoire Period Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful early 19th century Directoire period Side Table from the South of France
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

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Walnut

French Directoire Period Side Table
French Directoire Period Side Table
H 33.13 in W 22.13 in D 15.88 in
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
in., Depth 61 cm., 2 ft.   Internal measurements side to side interior length including candlebox
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Side Chest

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Walnut

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest crafted in 19th-century France, are exquisitely highlighted against the high-quality oak wood
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 45.9 in D 19.1 in
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French
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19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
H 32.25 in W 23.25 in D 14.5 in
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Side Chest

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique French Side Chest

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Oak, Softwood

French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative rare Coffer / Blanket Chest. Covered with the Original Leather and beautiful, Decorative
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest
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18th Century French Antique French Side Chest

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Ormolu

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so
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1770s French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
Late 19th Century French Red Painted Blanket Chest with Elaborate Decoration
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century French red painted bench/blanket chest/trunk with elaborate decoration. A simple
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers - display cabinet, France, around 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers with glass sides, France, early 20th century. Dimensions: height 101 cm / width
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Walnut

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Side Chest

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Iron

18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest
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1780s French French Provincial Antique French Side Chest

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Walnut

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the culmination of generations of
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Brass

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French
Located in Hastings, GB
Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Wood

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
H 41.34 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in
French Provincial green Beige Commode Chest of drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. In this case it,s
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1790s French French Provincial Antique French Side Chest

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Metal

French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fine example of a mid-18th century Louis XV provincial serpentine walnut chest of drawers
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Side Chest

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Brass

Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
original. There are unique wood carved details along the sides of the chest as well as along the drawers
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Early 18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Side Chest

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
H 34.88 in W 40.75 in D 19.63 in
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak. A three-drawer oak body with coffered
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 43.12 in D 24.02 in
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Side Chest

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Marble

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top has been replaced with Carrara
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Side Chest

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Carrara Marble

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 new and is made from Carrara
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Side Chest

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Carrara Marble

Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chest Carved Oak forged iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & Practical! This 19th century French Gothic revival blanket chest / chest. Made out
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique French Side Chest

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Fruitwood Seven Drawer Lingerie Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A fine fruitwood seven drawer tall lingerie chest with paneled sides, scroll ormolu pulls, nicely
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19th Century French Antique French Side Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

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Antique French Side Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique French side chest available at 1stDibs. An antique French side chest — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 216 options for an antique or vintage antique French side chest now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French side chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique French side chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Louis XVI and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique French side chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but R & Y Augousti, Europa Antiques and Felix Charpentier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique French Side Chest?

An antique French side chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,908, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $487,500.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a 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.

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.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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