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What is a demilune chest?
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A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Boho Knotty Pine Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the rustic charm and unique character of this vintage Boho Chic knotty pine demilune chest
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Victorian Fruitwood Demilune Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (20th Century) fruitwood and parquetry inlaid demilune shaped narrow chest of
Category
20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking little demilune commode features exceptional inlaid mahogany in a variety of grain
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Maison Jansen/ Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Demilune Antique Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
