Austrian Painted Chest Of Drawers
Austrian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian three drawer pine commode with original paint decoration. 1820.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Original Painted Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C original painted pine 3 drawer Austrian commode. 1820.
Reference: 7719
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Austrian Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th C Austrian painted pine 4 drawer commode. 1860.
Dimensions
50 inches (127 cms
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
F.O Schmidt Vienna Adams Style Satinwood Paint Decorated Dresser Commode 1910
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Wide X 22" Deep X 39.5" Tall
This chest of drawers was made by Friedrich Otto Schmidt in Vienna in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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H 39.5 in W 57 in D 22 in
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Painted Commode
Located in Houston, US
Generous sized mid 19th century chest of drawers beautifully painted in a soft blue-gray accented
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of ...
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Iron
Antique Pair Adam Revival Satinwood Side Cabinets Commodes 19th C
Located in London, GB
hand painted floral decoration in the manner of Angelica Kauffman, dating from the late 19th century
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Antique 1890s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Austrian Miniature Table Cabinet or Trinket Box with Enameled Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique miniature cabinet is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper, Brass
H 6.13 in W 4.5 in D 3.63 in
Set of Four 18th Century Chairs, France, Cherry, Painted, Directoire, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
, cupboards and chests of drawers were made of solid cherrywood.
The texture of the cherry tree is simple
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 10 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 10 drawers placed side by side onto two ...
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H 38 in W 57 in D 19.6 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
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Wood, Cedar
H 31.5 in W 32.09 in D 15.95 in
Austrian Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th C Austrian pine bench with original paint finish and saber legs. 1840.
Seat height is 19".
Reference: 7992
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72.5 inches (184 cms) Wide
17 inches (43 cms) De...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Materials
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Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian marriage armoire with a hanging rail and later paint decoration. 1830.
Reference: 8306
Dimensions
58 inches (147 cms) Wide
24 inches (61 cms) Deep
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Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet.
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Antique French Louis Philippe Period Burlwood Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis Philippe period walnut commode, mid 19th c., ogee frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, rising on bracket feet. Beautiful flamed walnut veneer. Singe drawer key ...
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German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century German Biedermeier Empire commode in black walnut. Circa 1820. A fine addition to any home!
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Antiqued European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Corner Cabinet, 19 C
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier parcel ebonized walnut corner cabinet, with an angled top above a triple-glazed door, opening to reveal two shelves, on an angled plinth, the interior lined in p...
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Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Swedish 4 drawer painted pine commode. 1890.
Reference: 8228
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms) Wide
19 inches (48 cms) Deep
39 inches (99 cms) High
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Victorian Mahogany Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
Victorian mahogany commode, the top, which has a gold tooled leather insert, is hinged and opens to reveal a removable white pottery potty; it rests on turned feet.
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Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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Austrian Paint Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chest of drawers, Upper Austria circa 1780, with its original decorative paint. Sprays of spring
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Wood, Paint
19th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Painted pinewood bureau, Badia valley former Austria now North Italy, three front drawers, in the
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Antique 1870s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Commode
Located in Wels, AT
Empire commode with three drawers, interesting mahogany veneer on four carved, gold painted lion
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Wood
Exemplary Biedermeier Pier Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small exemplary six-drawer Biedermeier pier chest (semanier). Architecturally designed front
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dressers
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Iron
Midcentury Bauhaus Cabinet Thonet Model B113, circa 1930
By Hermann John Hagemann
Located in Vienna, AT
vitrine with a 10 cm high platform, all painted in original orange; and a double door chest under.
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Large Original Painted Chest of Three Drawers. Austria circa 1800-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
The vibrant colors are all original on this hand-painted antique chest of 3 large drawers from
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A Nicely Painted Austrian Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
A Nicely Painted Austrian Chest. Stunning hand painting applied to this chest. Nice color
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Floral Painted Chest of Drawers, Europe 1805
Located in Albignasego, IT
Painted Tyrolean chest of drawers
COD: R32
H.82 – L.102 – P.62
Tyrolean painted chest of
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Austrian Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Austrian three-drawer painted commode, 1820
Dimensions:
59.5 inches (151 cms
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Louis-Quinze-style Chests of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of painted Louis-Quinze-style chests of drawers with three drawers, a wavy apron and bellied
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Wood
Louis-Quinze-Style Chests of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of painted Louis-Quinze-style chests of drawers with three drawers, a wavy apron and bellied
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Austrian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th century Austrian three drawer commode with original black paint finish. 1840
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Austrian Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century carved and painted Austrian oak three drawer commode, 1780.
Dimensions:
48.5
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19th Century Original Painted Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century original painted Austrian commode. 1810
Dimensions
51 inches (130 cms
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Pine
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Lemon Wood 6 Drawers 1920 in the Style Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers in the style of Josef Frank.
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H 35.83 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Austrian commode
18th century painted three drawer Austrian commode, 1780.
Dimensions
48.5
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Austrian Bowfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Elegant 18th C Austrian painted bowfront commode, 1790.
Dimensions:
46.5 inches (118 cms) wide
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Pine
Austrian Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Austrian three-drawer serpentine painted oak commode, 1780.
Dimensions:
48.5
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Austrian Bowfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th c three drawer Austrian bowfront commode. 1820.
Dimensions
46 inches (117 cms) wide
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18th Century Austrian Oak Commode With Black Paint Found In Versailles, France
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Austrian oak commode with bronze hardware and painted black top. I found this in a
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
H 34 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Austrian Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century serpentine front and sides three drawer commode, 1780.
Dimensions:
47 inches (119 cms) wide
22.5 inches (57 cms) deep
33 inches (84 cms) high.
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th Century Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century carved and painted 3-drawer Austrian commode, 1780
Dimensions:
48 inches (122 cms
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Stunning Austrian Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century original painted Austrian commode, 1780.
Dimensions:
46.5 inches (118 cms
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Pine
18th Century Austrian Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C Austrian painted oak serpentine commode. 1780.
Dimensions
47.5 inches (121 cms
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Austrian Beidermeier Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Beidermeier style original painted commode, 1820. Awaiting brass handles
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Late 18th Century Austrian Serpentine Fronted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th century Austrian serpentine fronted commode on original shaped bracket feet and retaining
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Empire Commode with Caryatides, Austria circa 1810
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Empire Commode / Chest of Three Drawers from Vienna, Austria around 1810.
Two big
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Located in Hixson, TN
Painted European Commode Having 3 Drawers.
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Tyrolean Painted Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century painted three drawer commode of baroque form, the top with foliate painting
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Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th century original painted three-drawer commode. Wonderful paint, 1820
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Painted Pine Dresser Base, 1900's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Painted solid pine dresser base of 7 drawers, circa 1900. All the drawers are made with dovetail
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Early 19th Century Painted Commode, Continental
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming three-drawer commode in pine, German or Austrian, circa 1840, retaining its original
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Antique Pair of Adam Revival Satinwood Side Cabinets Commodes, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
painted decoration, daing from the late 19th century.
Each commode has striking hand painted decoration
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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Satinwood
H 33.86 in W 49.61 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Bowfronted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Austrian painted oak bowfronted 3 drawer commode. 1780.
Dimensions
46 inches (117
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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1801 Green Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean (austrian Alps) painted chest dated 1801
Measures: H.79 - L.138 - P.68
Generously
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Painted 19th Century Austrian Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
From the Austria-Hungarian Empire, a painted country chest with three large drawers flanked on the
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Antique Austrian/ Hungarian Folk Art Chest of Drawers w/ Original Painted Finish
Located in Miami, FL
drawers painted in this manner. Chest is in very good mechanical condition. Austrian or Hungarian, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
H 37 in W 55 in D 25 in
Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A delightful small chest of three hand-cut dovetailed drawers in the art nouveau style. The piece
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Early 20th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chest of Drawers, Austria / Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered chest of drawers with bronze and black paint, standing on round ebonized feet. The
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Wood
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
central matching escutcheon plate. This chest was once finished in a stylized grain paint, probably
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Small Austrian Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th c painted Austrian oak Serpentine commode. 1780.
Dimensions
45 inches (114 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th C Austrian Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Austrian 2 drawer serpentine commode. 1780.
Dimensions
44 inches (112 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
20th Century Biedermeier Style Chiffonier or Pillar Chest
Located in Berlin, DE
Palisander on solid pinewood, carved and with gold hand-painted base and capitals.
High quality
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Palisander
1780 Oval Pastel on Canvas Depiction of Queen Marie-Antoinette in Original Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
to any home, whether placed above a console table, demilune or chest-of-drawers.
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Paint, Canvas
H 29 in W 24 in D 3 in
Pine Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of pine, made in Austria circa 1920. The cabinet is painted in a beautiful
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Viennese Early 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
door, flanked by two ebonized lyres with carved and painted rams heads, revealing a maple veneered
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Blu Floral Painted Chest of Drawers, Northern Italy 1810
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blu Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest of Drawers
Period: approximately 1810
Essence: Fir
Measures
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Antique 1810s Austrian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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18th Century Austrian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chest of drawers with foliage decoration on the top, sides and three drawers.
Bun feet.
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Early 19th Century Austrian, Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
A large dramatic chest with three drawers repainted in a classical motif.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Neoclassical Antique Austrian Three-Drawer Painted Chest, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
The clean and simple lines of this antique Austrian painted chest of drawers circa 1830 relate to
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Antique 1830s Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
the creator of this antique Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers circa 1825. The pair of pilasters
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Antique 1820s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully painted Chest of Drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Paint Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Austrian chest of drawers, circa 1760, with original paint-decorated surface. Original hardware
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
18c Austrian Painted & Gilt Chest
Located in Culver City, CA
a carved wood, painted and gilt wood 2 drawer commode. carved & gilt rope detail on drawer fronts
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
19th Century Original Painted Chest
Located in Chulmleigh, Devon
19th century original painted chest of draws in the original paint, untouched great size to use at
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
18th Century Austrian or German Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Bow front painted commode, 18th century of probable Austrian or German origin with bracket feet
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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
A Biedermeier period chest of drawers from Germany c.1820
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Biedermeier period chest of drawers from Germany c.1820. This handsome painted chest has
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A handsome Biedermeier period chest of drawers from Germany c.1820
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Biedermeier period chest of drawers from Germany c.1820 with painted decoration in the
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breathtakingly Detailed Viennese Biedermeier Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
in their original Verde antico paint, parcel gilt and inlaid pen-work panels. Complete set of five
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Austrian Painted Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Austrian painted chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Austrian painted chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Austrian painted chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Austrian painted chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Austrian Painted Chest Of Drawers?
Austrian painted chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,890, while the lowest priced sells for $1,195 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.
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Rustic French Chest
Pair Of 2 Drawer Chest
Antique Black Painted Chest Of Drawers
Art Deco Dressing Table Set
French Biedermeier Chest
Antique Pair English Chest
Antique Court Cupboard Cabinets And Cupboards
2 Door Cabinets Dark Wood
Wooden Marble Chest
Antique Demilune Chest
Table Cabinet Lacquer Antique
Antique Rustic Cupboards
Caryatid Brass