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18th Century Louis XVI Oak Commode circa 1780 with Two Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Commode circa 1780 with Two Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Commode circa 1780 with Two Drawers

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant Louis XVI commode dates from the late 18th century, around 1790, and is crafted from solid oak with veneered panels and refined brass fittings. The rectangular body rest...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Pine, Cherry, Oak

18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780
18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780

18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable late 18th Century halfcabinet or so-called "Trumeau" commode from the "Josephinism" period in Austria. (called after Joseph II, holy Roman emperor in which he was the sole...

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Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Spruce

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, or chest of drawers, with bookmatched and inlaid veneers of walnut, mahogany, cherry and ebony.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Marble

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes

Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes. Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters, patinated bronze pulls, escutcheons and details.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses
18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Queen Anne two part highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five graduated drawers over an associated lower case with three fitted drawers, all with early...

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Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century

Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sheraton Tiger Maple + Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers
19th Century Sheraton Tiger Maple + Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers

19th Century Sheraton Tiger Maple + Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Procured from generational maryland estate. At least one obvious repair to the maple veneer, top surface looks refinished. Drawers do not run very smooth, and they drop when pulled ...

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Maple

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

By ACC Japan

Located in London, Lambeth

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...

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1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Unique chest of drawers Biedermeier from 1810. Chest of drawers was produced at the turn of the Baroque and Biedermeier regions It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected...

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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Solid Cherrywood Chest – Late 19th Century
Solid Cherrywood Chest – Late 19th Century

Solid Cherrywood Chest – Late 19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Solid Cherrywood Chest – Late 19th Century A sturdy and elegant chest, a true testament to traditional craftsmanship from the Loire Valley. This solid cherrywood chest, crafted in ...

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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century
Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century

Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century

Located in Houston, TX

Scarce 18th century American Chippendale Cherry oxbow Chest of Drawers with original or period brasses.

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s
Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s

Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s

Located in Peabody, MA

An American Chippendale chest on frame in cherry consisting of two drawer over four, the frame with carved skirt raised on cabriole legs with pad feet, Connecticut circa 1780.       

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Edwardian Lingerie Chest Circa, 1900s Marble Top Dovetail Drawers Cabinet
Edwardian Lingerie Chest Circa, 1900s Marble Top Dovetail Drawers Cabinet

Edwardian Lingerie Chest Circa, 1900s Marble Top Dovetail Drawers Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Edwardian cabinet Circa, 1900s marble top dovetail drawers storage Dimensions. 22 W ; 40 H ; 12 1/2 D.

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance. This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th...

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY CHEST WITH YELLOW SIENESE MARBLE
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY CHEST WITH YELLOW SIENESE MARBLE

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY CHEST WITH YELLOW SIENESE MARBLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Splendid and refined chest of drawers made of solid wood and cherry veneer.

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Stone, Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chippendale Solid Walnut Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair of Chippendale Solid Walnut Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair of Chippendale Solid Walnut Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Chippendale solid Cherry Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands fully finished to the back.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer

19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This beautifully proportioned Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Austria around 1825 and is a timeless example of early 19th-century design. Made entirely of solid cherrywoo...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840

Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austrian, Circa 1840

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers is a fine example of early 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship. Dating to around 1840, the piece features a harmonious design with clean l...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Restored Solid Cherry Chest
19th Century Italian Restored Solid Cherry Chest

19th Century Italian Restored Solid Cherry Chest

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

19th century Italian restored cherry chest. The key is original. It is all massive woods.

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1890s Italian Other Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1810
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1810

Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1810

Located in St. Louis, MO

Biedermeier cherry chest of drawers, the top with book matched veneers and a black ink band, the two drawers each with an inlaid escutcheon and replaced brass knobs, raised on sabre ...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls
American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

Located in Athens, GA

American Federal cherry chest, circa 1820, beautiful cherrywood, light color, Chippendale brass pulls, nice colonial bracket foot, dovetailed drawers and dividers, a nice country piece.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

French 18th century Period Louis XV three-drawer cherry chest
French 18th century Period Louis XV three-drawer cherry chest

French 18th century Period Louis XV three-drawer cherry chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 18th century Period Louis XV three-drawer cherry chest with finely detailed chased bronze mounts.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cherry Chest

American cherry chest
American cherry chest

American cherry chest

Unavailable|$1,750

American cherry chest

Located in New Canaan, CT

This is an all original American chest of drawers.

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19th Century American Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Small-Scale Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, Connecticut River Valley
Small-Scale Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, Connecticut River Valley

Small-Scale Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, Connecticut River Valley

Located in Providence, RI

The entire chest retains a mellow warm cherry glow. The finals are original and there are no repairs or restorations.

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers
Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers

Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

The rectangular top with thumb-molded serpentine shaped top above a case inset with fluted quarter columns centering on four graduated long drawers above a scalloped apron raised on ...

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1770s American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers, France, Mayenne, Late 18th Century
Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers, France, Mayenne, Late 18th Century

Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers, France, Mayenne, Late 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful patina. Three waving drawers. Original iron handles and keys holes. Legs redone as original (replaced). Disjointed tray and sides.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

Located in Dallington, East Sussex

A lovely original 18th century bombe commode made from cherry with a fabulous color. This elegant chest of drawers was made in France by a skilled cabinet maker in circa 1780.

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1780s French Louis XV Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

18th Century French Chest
18th Century French Chest

18th Century French Chest

Unavailable|$11,000

18th Century French Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Simple and beautiful 18th century bleached cherry chest with wood knobs, unusual curved form.

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19th Century Antique Cherry Chest

Biedermeier Cherry Commode, circa 1840
Biedermeier Cherry Commode, circa 1840

Biedermeier Cherry Commode, circa 1840

Located in Chicago, IL

Biedermeier cherry commode, circa 1840. This elegant cherry chest of drawers features three large drawers flanked by round columns resting on tapered feet.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Tuscany Louis XVI Italian Furniture
18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Tuscany Louis XVI Italian Furniture

18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Tuscany Louis XVI Italian Furniture

Located in Rome, Italy

Tuscan cabinetmaker 18th century Tuscan cherry chest of drawers Louis XVI Constructed in solid cherrywood, keyhole escutcheon in ebony wood.

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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Antique Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

Antique Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers, unbranded. Cherry with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, ogee edge dividing chests, and ogee bracket feet.

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Cherry and Chestnut Basque Arms Chest "Kutxa"
18th Century Cherry and Chestnut Basque Arms Chest "Kutxa"

18th Century Cherry and Chestnut Basque Arms Chest "Kutxa"

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Featuring a chestnut top, sides, back and center front panel with solid cherry legs, this chest retains all its original patina, as well as its original wrought iron lock plate and h...

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Early 18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Cherry and Satinwood Chest from Provence.
19th Century French Cherry and Satinwood Chest from Provence.

19th Century French Cherry and Satinwood Chest from Provence.

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th Century French Cherry and Satinwood Chest From Provence

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19th Century French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers
Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers

Cherry Federal Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

This chest is of the first half of the American Federal period know as the Hepplewhite form.

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19th Century American Antique Cherry Chest

Inlaid Hepplewhite Cherry Bow Front Chest Connecticut River Valley
Inlaid Hepplewhite Cherry Bow Front Chest Connecticut River Valley

Inlaid Hepplewhite Cherry Bow Front Chest Connecticut River Valley

Located in Providence, RI

This chest is an outstanding example of Connecticut exuberance and makes a dramatic statement in any room. Note the magnificent drop pendant. They don't come any better in the world ...

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19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Salisbury, GB

An unusual 19th century French cherry wood chest of drawers with brass handles and set on brass feet.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Cherry Chest

Cherry Dresser
Cherry Dresser

Cherry Dresser

Unavailable|$18,000

Cherry Dresser

Located in Summerland, CA

circa 1850 Cherrywood and varnish. Two recessed panel doors with three drawers in center. Two shelves in interior. Scallop base.

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19th Century American Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Unavailable|$32,500

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Wells, ME

Weathersfield, Connecticut Queen Anne cherry highboy.

The original cove molded rectangular cornice above the upper case with a fan-carved center drawer flanked by two ...

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Provençal Cherry Commode
French Provençal Cherry Commode

French Provençal Cherry Commode

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

French Provençal solid cherry commode, circa 1890, with molded drawer fronts, shaped apron and arched panel ends. Detailed carving adds to the classic French design, with original an...

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19th Century French Country Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode
French Louis XVI Cherry Commode

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Louis XVI Cherry Commode from the Gascogne Region with Stamp of Maker on the Reverse. This commode was found in a castle in “Auterive” (near Auch, the city of D'...

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19th Century French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode
French Louis XVI Cherry Commode

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Louis XVI Cherry Commode The moulded cherry wood top features a star inlay of dark and light wood with a circle surround.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Cherry Three Drawer Commode
French Cherry Three Drawer Commode

French Cherry Three Drawer Commode

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Louis XV to Louis XVI transitional cherry wood commode. The legs feature the curved Louis XV scrolled feet. The drawer faces and the chamfered corners are influences fro...

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Small 18th Century French Cherry Commode
Small 18th Century French Cherry Commode

Small 18th Century French Cherry Commode

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Small French 18th century cherry commode with very nice patina.

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18th Century French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Rustic Carved Cherry Commode
18th Century Rustic Carved Cherry Commode

18th Century Rustic Carved Cherry Commode

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Wonderfully carved 18th century, rustic, cherry commode of well balanced proportions and has fantastic patina.

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18th Century Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Provincial Cherry Commode
19th Century French Provincial Cherry Commode

19th Century French Provincial Cherry Commode

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-19th century French Provincial commode constructed in solid wild cherrywood. Subtle curved drawer fronts and ogee feet add a bit of restrained elegance to the simple Provincial d...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Chippendale Chest

Chippendale Chest

Unavailable|$7,900

Chippendale Chest

Located in Litchfield, CT

Connecticut River Valley, circa 1770-1785. Cherry, poplar and pine secondary woods. Condition: Over-all in excellent condition with original glue blocks and backboards. Replaced br...

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry, Poplar, Pine

18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Woodbury, CT

Cherry highboy in two parts having nine drawers on the top section and four on the bottom, both parts fitted with deep centre drawer having well developed concave shell and leaf carv...

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1760s American Queen Anne Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

A  Faux Bamboo Chest
A  Faux Bamboo Chest

A Faux Bamboo Chest

Unavailable|$4,500

A Faux Bamboo Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

A cherry wood faux bamboo chest with a newly ebonized finish and white marble tops.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Marble

19th Century Biedermeier Chest
19th Century Biedermeier Chest

19th Century Biedermeier Chest

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Early 19th century cherrywood Biedermeier chest with unusual top section with tamber slide doors and brushing slide.  

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19th Century Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

American Federal Period Chest
American Federal Period Chest

American Federal Period Chest

Located in Bantam, CT

A good American Cherry wood Federal period chest of drawers on a shaped apron and splayed feet, circa 1830.

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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Antique Cherry Sheraton Style Two Drawer Side Table
Antique Cherry Sheraton Style Two Drawer Side Table

Antique Cherry Sheraton Style Two Drawer Side Table

Located in Cloverdale, IN

This item features 2 front drawers with dual drop leaves supported by swing arm brackets. The top extends to 32" wide when fully extended.

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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Tree Commode with Original Marble Top
1850s Biedermeier Cherry Tree Commode with Original Marble Top

1850s Biedermeier Cherry Tree Commode with Original Marble Top

Located in Senden, NRW

This is a Biedermeier cherry tree chest of drawers with original marble top.

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1850s German Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry

Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest
Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest

Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest

Located in Litchfield, CT

Condition Report Chippendale Four Drawer Chest Connecticut, ca. 1770. Cherry, pine and poplar secondary.

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1770s American Chippendale Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Cherry, Pine, Poplar

1830 Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
1830 Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

1830 Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Located in Liverpool, GB

1830 Biedermeier chest of drawers A rectangular Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers, the upper one is lower and slightly extended to the front.

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Cherry Commode

Louis XVI Cherry Commode

Unavailable|$15,500

Louis XVI Cherry Commode

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Provincial Louis XVI Cherry Commode The rectangular molded edge top above a conforming case enclosing three full drawers, raised on turned legs. 18th century

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cherry Chest

Materials

Wood

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Antique Cherry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique cherry chest you’re looking for. Each antique cherry chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. There are many kinds of the antique cherry chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cherry chest, designed in the Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique cherry chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biedermeier and Pierre Macret produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cherry Chest?

An antique cherry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,276, while the lowest priced sells for $272 and the highest can go for as much as $189,000.

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

Shopping for 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 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. 

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.

Questions About Antique Cherry Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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