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Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

19th C. Neoclassic French Painted Commode W/Marble Top & Lion's Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
four drawers have elaborate lion's head ring bail hardware, and are flanked at each end with set-back
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
original hardware; a pair of brass lion's head ring pulls and single shield-shaped escutcheon at center
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carved Wood Mermaid 4 Drawer Commode Nightstand or Chest France 17th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An extraordinary and very handsome large scale late 17th-early 18th century solid wood Renaissance
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Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Foliage Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
, it's bound to stir conversations and turn heads, becoming the quintessential statement piece in your
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of carved wood Buddha heads. Great patina to wood and great off-white coloring. Very
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Vintage 1950s East Asian Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
style. Lion's heads on the handles. France, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
socketed square feet. The head drawer with pediment inlay in burl wood.  
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950s Carved Wood Sculpture of Mans Head
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Carved wood sculpture o a man’s head. Signed by artist.
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A pair of Mickey Mouser Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform, Walt Disney
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
cabinets forms mickey’s „square body“ with four drawers each, sitting on yellow „feet“. the heads on top
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Resin, Plastic, Wood

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
decorated with six plaster lion heads. Ca 1790 Sweden.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Vintage wood mannequin head from sweeden. Solid oak, circa 1960. Price for the pair.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Busts

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Teak

Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Pair of 1930’s French Louis XV Style Painted Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ends in rams head feet. Graceful scalloped apron and wood tops. There are three drawers in each commode
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mounted Wood Horse Head
Located in Houston, TX
This fabulous carved Horse head is from a French Saddlery. Saddleries were used to design
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mounted Wood Horse Head
Mounted Wood Horse Head
H 24 in W 12 in D 12.5 in
Striking Carved Wood Sculpture of a Tiger's Head
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Powerful carved wood sculpture of a tiger's head.
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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha. We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
and gilded bronze fittings in the form of ribbons, rocailles, fish and Bacchus head. Two-door body on
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

1960s Walnut Mid-Century Organic Modern Chest of Drawers: Handcrafted & Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, crafted from premium walnut wood. This 1960s gem, rejuvenated by our expert artisans, is a testament to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Lacquer, Wood

Postmodern Design Chest of Drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy 1980's
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Rare chest of drawers / commode. Black laquered wood with palissander trim on front top. Beautifull
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Set of Three Historical Dragon Head Wood Beams
Located in Berghuelen, DE
This set of three antique massive dragon head wood beams comes from a Bavarian half-timber house in
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
head litter parquet with ebony cord. (D-Sam-211).
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mahogany 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, One Locking, Headed By Attractive Carved Decoration, Raised On Original Plinth To Base. The first
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Head of Paris Wood Sculpture after Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical carved olive wood sculpture depicting the head of Paris, circa 1810, after
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

A Carved Wood Elephant Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Thailand was blessed with abundant supplies of Teak and other fine hardwoods, which are essential to fine woodcarving. Today some of the best woodcarving in the world is produced in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

A Carved Wood Elephant Head
A Carved Wood Elephant Head
H 53 in W 52 in D 17 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
H 15 in W 23 in D 3 in
Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Troy, NY
dog, flanked by caryatids topped with gilt bronze classical heads and ending in gilt bronze feet. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 16th Century Genoan Bambocci Chest of Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance: Gismondi collection, before 1973. Historical Context This walnut wood and
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Wood Carved Elephant Head Hangers, India
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique hangers with beautiful wooden carving in the shape of an elephant head from India
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20th Century Asian Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
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Vintage 1960s Beninese Minimalist Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved sculpture of a horse head.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
H 15 in W 10 in D 15.5 in
Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Walnut Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
brass poppy-head embossed handles and brass castors. Circa 1900. An excellent quality chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed ormolu lion head pulls and each drawer displays remarkable diamond shaped keyhole escutcheons. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Midcentury Brass and Black Goatskin Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
are made of wood and have small brass feet, while the front legs are made of brass, representing two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early American 18th Century Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
hand-forged locks are intact, with one missing, as shown in the pictures. The tiger maple wood
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

Head of a Woman, Wood Sculpture, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Head of a woman, wood sculpture, Art Deco, 1930 Carved wood sculpture, in the taste of the
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Vintage 1930s European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
, acanthus plumes and a bold lion's head. What an incredible combination of the finest indigenous furniture
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Dark Wood King Head Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful dark grain headboard will add a touch of sophistication to any bedroom it is in. With bold; yet simplistic lines it draws attention without being overbearing. Sturdy c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Dark Wood King Head Board
Dark Wood King Head Board
H 40 in W 81 in D 2.5 in
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
woods prized for their exoticism, color and beautiful figuring with carving and moulding in different
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Cedar

18th Century Louis XV Italian Chest of Drawers Walnut Commode High Leg
Located in Sanremo, IM
well as a move of great refinement and value, with imposing head wood at both ends of the chest of
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Antique 1740s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand carved horse head. Carved from one piece of solid wood. One ear is missing.
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head
Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
Rams Heads Coffee Cocktail Table Wood
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980s Carved Solid Wood Double Rams
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Vintage 1980s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

18th Century Carved Wood Panel – Polychrome Head Of Cherub – Putto
Located in Lincoln, GB
Description 18th Century Carved Wood Panel – Polychrome Head Of Cherub – Putto Magnificent
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Antique 18th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Head to Head, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: bottom right :: Wood Panel :: Landscape :: Original
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and heavy fired clay (terracotta) head of an Arhat (also known as Luohan in Chinese). The
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Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Wood

Carved wood abstract head sculpture
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Unusual piece of art showing a puzzle head Hand made carved wood Circa 1970's
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Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pearwood

Carved wood abstract head sculpture
Carved wood abstract head sculpture
H 22.05 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Head of a Saint. Polychromed Wood. 17th Century 'Later Base'
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint head. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Head made of carved and
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Donald Wood (1889-1953) - Framed 1932 Pastel, Innocent Eyes
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine head and shoulders portrait of an innocent young girl, delicately depicted in soft pastel by
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

18th C. French Commode w/Nicely Carved Trim Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden three-drawer carved-wood commode from the 18th century. This antique chest from
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1750s Pair of Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Important pair of 18th century lacquered wood angel heads, from Northern Italy. The angel heads
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
H 37 in W 37 in D 12 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Wood Carved Gilt Figure of a Buddha Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Large gilt Buddha head wood carved 19th century. A very large and powerful carved log buddha bust
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
the high cost of this wood. Here it is used in the solid and has developed a good patina. A further
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV style bombe' chest attr. Jacques Bodart
Located in New York, NY
a French designer hired to head up the company and produce very high-quality furniture with the
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Petite Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful petite hand carved cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by
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Vintage 1960s German Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Indonesian Batak Toba Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
stylised head corner with Singa creature pillars, found in Noble houses. Dating to the latter part of the
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Indonesian Batak Toba Chest
Late 19th Century Indonesian Batak Toba Chest
H 27.17 in W 60.24 in D 25.6 in
20th Century Commode in Empire Style Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
protruding, profile-framed cover plate. Dental frames and conical pilasters, ebonized. Lion head fittings
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Commode in Empire Style Mahogany
20th Century Commode in Empire Style Mahogany
H 38.39 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Heinrich Pallenberg, Cologne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
precious timbers. The angles are headed by draped lion pelts. The sides with panelled quarter veneers
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Painted Dutch Bombe
Located in South Salem, NY
lion heads holding a swag and branches. This is a simplified version of the iconic Dutch bombe commodes
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Dutch Bombe
Painted Dutch Bombe
H 32 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
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Head Of Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the head of wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A head of wood — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 215 options for an antique or vintage head of wood now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a head of wood — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each head of wood bearing Baroque, Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made head of wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by ANRI, Monteverdi-Young and Yoruba People are consistently popular.

How Much is a Head Of Wood?

A head of wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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    A number of designers have served as the head of Balenciaga. The first was founder Cristóbal Balenciaga, who remained the creative director of the fashion house until 1968. Other designers who have served in the role include Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and Demna Gvasalia. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Balenciaga apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Buddha head that isn't attached to a body is considered disrespectful because the idea of decapitating a Buddha is rooted in colonialism and war for Buddhists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sicilian Moor heads, also known as “teste di moro,” are ceramic vases that originated in Sicily. Moor heads come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other is the head of a woman. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Sicilian Moor heads from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can mount an elephant head. However, if you acquire one, it is best to have a professional taxidermist do the work for you to ensure that you do not damage it. You'll find a selection of taxidermy on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Shower heads come in a variety of styles. Fixed, rain shower, and hand-held shower heads are the most common types of bathroom shower heads. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and modern shower heads for you to choose from.
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    On a diamond ring, the head is the portion of the jewelry that holds the gemstone in place. You may also see it referred to as the prongs, setting or crown. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of diamond gemstone rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ceramic head vases in Sicily are known as Moor’s heads or “teste di moro”, based on a famous legend of tragic love. They come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other of a woman. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary “teste di moro” from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bull's Head is an assembled sculpture produced out of found objects. Specifically, Picasso made the artwork out of the seat and handlebars of a discarded bicycle. Shop a collection of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Nicolas Ghesquière is the current head designer of Louis Vuitton, as of December 2021. Virgil Abloh was named the artistic director for the men's collection in July 2021, but he died of cancer on November 28, 2021. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Louis Vuitton.
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    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
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    The most exotic wood is cocobolo. Cocobolo is found in the Central American highlands and is known for its dark, textured grain. This wood can be seen in a range of different colors such as yellow to purple.
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    A wood beam is a block of solid or engineered wood that is used to bear heavy loads. A wood beam is critical to the structure of a house.
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    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Grant Wood is from Iowa. The American artist was born in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1891 and grew up in nearby Cedar Rapids. Unlike other American regionalist painters like John Steuart Curry and Thomas Hart Benton, Wood never moved East but remained in the Middle West, where he found inspiration for his paintings of prosperous farms and people reflecting idealized American values. He died in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1942, at the age of 51. Find an extraordinary collection of art for sale on 1stDibs.
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    Wood is made up of five key chemical substances. These are cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ash-forming minerals and extractive chemicals, which are by-products given off by trees as they grow. Although their chemical compositions consist of the same things, different species of wood have varying colors and grain patterns. Shop a wide range of wood furniture on 1stDibs.