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19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Four-Drawer Chest Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Four-Drawer Chest Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Four-Drawer Chest Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant 19th century French walnut commode, dating to circa 1860, is a fine example of the

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

English Countryhouse Farmhouse Rustic Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
English Countryhouse Farmhouse Rustic Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers

English Countryhouse Farmhouse Rustic Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

English oak chest of drawers, dating from the 19th century, featuring one spacious and four smaller

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Mid-19th Century British Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode

Located in Viterbo, VT

Chest of drawers handmade in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest shows beautiful lines

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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century

Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century called commode tombeau. The rarest

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Antique Chest/ Commode from Italy in Muted Red Color
Stunning Antique Chest/ Commode from Italy in Muted Red Color

Stunning Antique Chest/ Commode from Italy in Muted Red Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian 19th century carved and painted wood chest of drawers with later additions. This antique

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19th Century Italian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode
French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

French 18th Century Empire Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

18th Century French Empire Commode from France. Made of Mahogany, with a black marble top, the wood

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Mid-18th Century French Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded & Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated gilded & painted chest of drawers from Castile and León region of Spain

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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This Louis Philippe commode is a classic 19th-century French chest of drawers, known for its clean

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Located in Lewes, England

C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century

Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine France Walnut, burl wood, etc. First half of

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commode Chest

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Walnut, Burl

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode Straight rectangular body

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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C

Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century. 17th Century The chest having an

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Early 1700s Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer
Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer

Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer

Located in Viterbo, VT

Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The commode features

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Early 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This Louis Philippe-style commode is a nice 19th-century piece, likely French, made during the

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode. Hand

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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble in very good

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze & Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze & Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze & Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode topped with a Carrara marble. Fluted

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble Top Chest / Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

This 19th-century Louis Philippe commode, exemplifies the understated elegance of French design

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest

19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers Commode ca. 1780
Fine Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers Commode ca. 1780

Fine Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers Commode ca. 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A VERY FINE LATE GUSTAVIAN NEOCLASSICAL COMMODE Probably Stockholm, Sweden circa 1780 Mahogany

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Limestone, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish. Hand

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840

19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

restored chest/ commode offers four large, lockable drawers which provide a lot of storage room. The fine

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser

Located in Viterbo, VT

Chest of drawers hand-crafted in central Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with

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Early 19th Century Charles X Antique Commode Chest

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Walnut, Fruitwood

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Dresser or Commode
Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Dresser or Commode

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers, Dresser or Commode

Located in Sheffield, MA

A classic American five-drawer custom painted chest with five drawers with marble top. The chest of

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode

Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode

By Herman Miller

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode Dimensions : 52" Wide X

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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Satinwood

19th-C. Rustic English Country Pine Chest / Commode W / Porcelain Knobs
19th-C. Rustic English Country Pine Chest / Commode W / Porcelain Knobs

19th-C. Rustic English Country Pine Chest / Commode W / Porcelain Knobs

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale 19th century English carved pine chest or commode with porcelain knobs. The

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Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze

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

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A

Located in Lewes, England

Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest
19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century Louis XVI style petite French commode, or chest of drawers made of solid oak

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

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Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze & Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze & Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Marble, Bronze & Brass

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a grey marble, fluted legs finished

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Commode Chest

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Marble

19th Century Pair of  Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes
19th Century Pair of  Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes

19th Century Pair of Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare pair of 19th Century marble top mahogany chests or commodes of bombe form. This

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19th Century French Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Commode Chest

Materials

Pine

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Antique Commode Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique commode chest for your home. An antique commode chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique commode 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 commode chest, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique commode chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Europa Antiques and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Commode Chest?

Prices for an antique commode chest start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,985.

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 Commode 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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