19th Century French Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a beautiful little French chest! For a small piece this chest carries itself well.
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19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS mahogany and fruit wood with geometric macheterie.
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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful French chest of drawers, dating to the mid 1800s.
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1880s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a nice looking late 19 century French chest. especially like the recessed appearance of the drawers as they’ve applied some molding around the perimeter to give it a thr...
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1890s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Chest of Drawers in solid walnut with three drawers and a shaped apron resting on elegantly curved feet.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This is a striking example of an 18th Century French chest of drawers which features a classic serpentine front and retains its original soft grey paint.
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Late 18th Century French Country Antique French Chests
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Oak
19th Century French Chest Bath Vanity
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century French chest of drawers with ornate brass pulls feels fresh and functional again with addition of Turkish Carrera matte top with undermount sink, and 10" backsplash.
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1840s French Antique French Chests
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Marble
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak, Walnut
French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
Located in Savannah, GA
French chest in lacquered gilt chinoisoire, made circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century French Chest with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French chest of drawers with faux marble top. Hand-carved detail with raised moulding on drawer facing.
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French chest of drawers in Louis XV, Paris Extremely rare and antique chest of drawers, France around 1860.
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Chests
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Marble, Bronze
Super French Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super Empire mahogany chest of four drawers of small proportions, gilt brass handles, escutions ad toes, baize lined drawers, in escellent overall condition. 33" high 21" wide 15" d...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chest of Drawers with Exceptional Craftsmanship
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined French chest of drawers from the early 20th century, this elegant piece exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and understated luxury of French decorative arts.
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Chests
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Wood
18th Century French Chest/Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1760, this elegant commode exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XV period.
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1850s French Antique French Chests
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Wood
Super French Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super Empire mahogany chest of four drawers of small proportions, gilt brass handles, escutions ad toes, baize lined drawers, in escellent overall condition. 33" high 21" wide 15" d...
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Mahogany
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe Period 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Chest of Drawers in Walnut Louis Philippe 19th Century This is a beautifully proportioned 19th-century French walnut chest of drawers dating to the Louis Philippe period.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job with veneer and the front of this chest is no exception .
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1880s French Antique French Chests
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Marble
18th century French chest of drawers ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet, great design that can be placed in a classic interior but also works in a modern ho...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in the South West of France, this unique chest of drawers was made in poplarwood and hazelnut twig.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Twig, Poplar
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Love the red faded paint on this French ash and poplarwood chest of drawers, in very good condition
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Poplar, Ash
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 simple paneled sides and two over three drawers in the front of the case, all with...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
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 piece of furniture with a surprisingly modern feel.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Early 20th Century French Chest of Small Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th Century French low chest of small drawers incorporating a small cupboard.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique French Chests
Materials
Pine
Flame Mahogany French Chest of Drawers, C. 1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This Chest of Drawers, or “commode à doucine,” was constructed during the reign of Louis Philippe (1830-1848) in stunning flamed mahogany. It features four drawers, including a curve...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition
$1,267Sale Price|75% Off
French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition
By FRENCH CLICHE
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style chest, made around 1800 in France. It features an impressive marble top resting on a mixed-linear structure and two large drawers, with ...
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19 Century French Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful chest of drawers from the restoration period (between empire and Charles X circa 1815) in walnut model called crosses from the beginning of the 19th century Elegant c...
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19th Century French Restauration Antique French Chests
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Walnut
Antique Regency 19th Century Carved French Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautifully carved heavy Walnut cabinet with gorgeous brass hardware. Lots of great patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode. Circa 1900 Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style elements creates a unique juxtaposition of curves and classical details. The result is a...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French Chest of Drawers, Solid Wood, Bronze Pulls, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chest of drawers from France made of solid wood construction.
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1920s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and patinated wood, with a grey marble top, fluted carving decoration on the sides and geome...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique French Chests
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Marble, Bronze
19th Century Mahogany and grey marble French chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 19th century French mahogany and grey marble chest of drawers.
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19th Century Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top, France, Ca. 1830 Spectacular Commode with original white marble on top and original empire legs.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Walnut
French Chest of Drawers Fruit Wood Original Bronze Hardwares Beginning 19th
Located in Miami, FL
Île de France fruit wood commode. End 18th beginning 19th cent. Classical elegant style, excellent original patina and great quality hardware.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French chest louis XVI style mahogany chest with marble top 19 th c
Located in Houston, TX
This chest is very well crafted in fine mahogany with a drawer that Has a desm inside that Pulls out. It is centered under the marble top and has two drawers on each side. It has two...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Castleworthy French Chest of Drawers in antique Louis XVI Style Baroque inlay
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosewood and shaded precious wood, veneered. In the front two drawers, in the front and on the side walls broadly framed fillings with richly inlaid blooms of different noble wood, l...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
$4,680Sale Price|67% Off
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique French commode with a parcel paint finish from Provence, dating to the end of the 1800s.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th Century This is a SUPERB example of an antique French walnut bombe style chest of ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Walnut
Rare Antique French chest of drawers in wood, burl veneer and marble, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / wood, marble, burl veneer / Antique / Baroque / Rococo Very elegant tall chest of drawers in wood, burl veneer and with a red marble top.
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region
Located in Miami, FL
Commode "Lyonnaise" 18th century in solid walnut very fine and specific carvings. Perfect design . The front part of the commode and drawers are built in curved lines. Each upper c...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Baroque Chest of Drawers, Painted
Located in Charleston, SC
This eighteen century French chest of drawers, dated to around 1750, which features a classic serpentine front with four drawers The whole is raised on bun feet.
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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century
Located in Diest, BE
An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.
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18th Century French Gothic Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and boasting a rich historical allure, this chest serves as a stunning focal point in an...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Chests
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Wood
19th Century French Empire Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers! The walnut wood is a gorgeous auburn tone with little ornamentation, but beautiful patina that is professionally French poli...
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Walnut
20th Century Directoire-Style Chest of Seven Drawers with Bronze Pulls, France
Located in Miami, FL
Seven-drawered French chest of drawers or Semainiere, dresser. The chest shows fluted three-quarter columns on the corners and a beautiful walnut.
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Early 20th Century French Georgian Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
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 3 Drawers With Handles To Each Side, Original Locks In Place But No Longer Function...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers with intarsia and marble top, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
French chest of drawers with two drawers. Produced in France around 1880. made of walnut wood and marble top.
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1880s French Rococo Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Chest in Bleached Walnut with Original Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Bleached Walnut with Original Hardware
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Chest With Marble
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century French chest of drawers with white marble top! The wood is a gorgeous auburn tone with little ornamentation, but beautiful patina.
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1920s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century French chest of drawers, commode, mahogany veneered.
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Serpentine Front, 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front.
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French rustic chest of drawers in solid oak with 3 drawers, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chest of drawers / oak / Rustic / Mid-century / French A mid 19th century French chest of drawers with three large drawers.
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest.
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
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 lines and understated elegance.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
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Antique French Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique French chests available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Antique French chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique French chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire antique French chests are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, François Linke and Paul Sormani each produced beautiful antique French chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique French Chests?
Antique French chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,177, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.
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 French Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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