French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood
Located in IT
Late 19th-century French Napoleon III weekly chest, restored with a black ebonized wood finish. The
Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
French Napoleon III Weekly Chest in Black Ebonized Wood
Located in IT
Late 19th-century French Napoleon III weekly chest, restored with a black ebonized wood finish. The
Wood, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized bronze trim chest with 6 drawers having ring handles and
Bronze
$9,000 / item
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 19.25 in
Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Custom ebonized Louis XVI style chest/commode on tapered legs with ebony escutcheons. Please note
Mahogany
$2,775Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Vintage black Louis XV style chest of drawers, ebonized wood and marble
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and very trendy French black chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, a vintage
Marble, Brass
$12,500 / item
H 45.08 in W 57.09 in D 25.99 in
Strata Chest in Ebonized Oak w Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary chest of drawers featuring multiple horizontal drawers arranged in an irregular
Brass
$10,979
H 56.75 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with
Marble
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique
Nickel
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic toupie feet. Unlike traditional black lacquer finishes, these chests have stained or ebonized
Brass
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top. Seven
Mahogany
James Mont for Widdicomb Black Chests of Drawers, a Pair
By John Widdicomb, James Mont
Located in Hudson, NY
Two sultry ebonized chests by James Mont for John Widdicomb. Two over three drawers open with
Brass
$6,400 / set
H 32 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Mahogany
$3,800
H 45 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Mahogany
$1,475Sale Price|38% Off
H 31.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Black Dresser Chest by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co.
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized
Aluminum
$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Ebonized and Silver Leaf Commodes by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored five drawer commodes by Baker Furniture's New World collection. Ebonized walnut wood
Silver Leaf
$18,000
H 32 in W 42 in D 19 in
Spectacular Late 17th Early 18th Century Ebonized Commode with Boulle Decoration
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular late 17th early 18th century Ebonized commode with Boulle decoration. Great scale and
Brass
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
black lacquered base with finely cast gilt bronze mounts and reassuringly heavy gauge handles within
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Regency Chippendale Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
piece features a solid wood construction finished in a deep, ebonized black paint. The chest is adorned
Wood
$6,939 / set
H 55.91 in W 36.62 in D 19.69 in
Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
small portable chest of drawers used for storing valuables and documents. Beginning in the 17th century
Brass
$11,833
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
Commode After the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener, Black Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
model after an original by Jean Henri Riesener (1734 – 1806). Ebonized solid Beech. Rectangular corpus
Bronze
$9,380 / set
H 86.03 in W 49.61 in D 22.25 in
Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Italia, 1810 Walnut veneer Top in white Carrara marble Columns in ebonized wood Bases, capitals
Carrara Marble
$4,800
H 31 in W 35 in D 21 in
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Walnut
$3,800
H 36 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
Regency Style Black Ebonized 2 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest by Decorative Crafts
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Regency Style Black Ebonized 2 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest by Decorative Crafts. Item features
Wood, Lacquer
$125,000
H 34 in W 60 in D 26 in
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered
Marble, Bronze
$6,000
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber, John Stuart, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
$12,500
H 49 in W 34 in D 22 in
Pair Black Lacquer & Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
By Paul Laszlo, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer & Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
Faux Leather, Maple
$19,213
H 14.5 in W 22 in D 14 in
Antique Victorian Royal Horse Racing Prize Tea Chest with Silver Tea Caddies
By Sebastian Crespel II
Located in Northampton, GB
Ebonised Tea Chest given as a Royal Prize is 1843. The Tea Chest of rectangular form with an Ebonised body
Silver
$2,850
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware
Brass
Unavailable
H 33 in W 46 in D 19 in
Neoclassical Antique Italian Empire Ebonized Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
A striking antique Italian Empire ebonized neoclassical chest of drawers, circa 1820. The superb
Oak
Black Lacquer Bombé Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful black lacquered bombe chest with brass pulls. Interiors lined with fleur-de-lis paper.
Brass
Swiss Dresser in Black Ebonized Solid European Ash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 100% solid European ash dresser is an expression of modernizing traditional forms found in Classic Swiss Alpine furniture. Brass pulls, ornamented through metal stamping in Appe...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Cerused and Ebonized Six-Drawer Chest by Lorin Jackson for Grosfield House
By Lorin Jackson
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular body above six conforming drawers with polished nickel modified form handles, Lorin Jackson branding.
Wood
Ebonized English Dresser
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English dresser in ebony paint finish, with faux moulding detail, and unusual handles.
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 51.38 in D 22.45 in
Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Ebonized Paw Feet and Black Fossil Marble
Located in London, GB
Four long drawers under a Belgian black fossil marble top. The bottom three drawers with brass lion
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Pair of Kent Coffey Chests
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Northbrook, IL
Sleek pair of ebonized mahogany chests for the Simplex line by Kent Coffey. Minimalist domed pulls
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century Biedermeier ebonized walnut commode, well figured molded top with rounded corners and
Pair of Biedermeier Style Ebonized Commodes by ILIAD Design
By Iliad Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier-style commodes. Ebonized pear wood veneer with hand-carved 23-karat gilt
18th Century French Ebonised Commode
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
18th century French ebonized commode.
Wood
Large 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode, circa 1750
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely large 18th century Louis XV period Provincial walnut commode with an ebonized
Walnut
Floating Drawer Dresser
By Codor Design
Located in Seattle, WA
dovetails and metal inlay, bringing together old world techniques with modern style. Ebonized mahogany with
Brass
Unavailable
H 36 in W 48 in D 18 in
Oxide, Custom Dresser or Handmade Chest of Drawers in Matte Black and Wood
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
configurations. Shown matte black case - ebonized walnut 48" W x 36" H x 18" D
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 33.27 in W 48.82 in D 22.05 in
Antique Black Ebonized Silver Empire Chest of Drawers from France, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
An original antique Empire chest of drawers from the early 19th century from France. The corpus of
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Black Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
This fine quality vintage French style dresser has been refreshed with black paint and gold accents
Brass
Ebonized Tall Chest by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized seven-drawer chest or highboy dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.93 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Antique Aesthetic Eastlake Black Ebonized Oak Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Late 19th century chest of drawers in the Eastlake style, ebonized in the Aesthetic taste. In its
Pine, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 27.96 in W 23.43 in D 16.93 in
Black Ebonized Wood Chest of Drawers, style of Claudio Salocchi, Italy, 1966s
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in ebonized wood. The drawers interior is covered in red formica. This chest of drawers
Formica, Wood
Antiqued Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued ebonized chest of drawers, the rectangular top with rounded protruding corners, with
Wood
Custom Ebonized and Solid Brass Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ebonized chest of drawers with solid brass drawer pulls and legs, circa early 1950s. This example
Brass
Sold
H 32.75 in W 48 in D 19 in
Pair of Black Edward Wormley for Drexel Bachelor's Chests with Ebonized Handles
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of black Edward Wormley for Drexel Bachelor's chests with ebonized handles.
Sold
H 32.75 in W 20 in D 32.75 in
American of Martinsville Ebonized Black Lacquer Dresser Chest Edmond Spence
By American of Martinsville
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very elegant American of Martinsville wavy front dresser or chest refinished in black lacquer
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 36.62 in D 19.49 in
Perfect Condition Venetian Mirrored Glass Chest of Drawers Ebonized Black Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely perfect condition Venetian mirror glass chest of
Glass
Ebonized Chest by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized Chest by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Sold
H 34.26 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
Black Ebonized French Empire Chest of Drawers Silver-Plated Fitting, Marble Top
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique ebonized Empire chest of drawers with silver-plated bronze fittings and original black
Marble, Silver, Bronze
Ebonized Men’s Chest Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finely constructed Ebonized chest of drawers. The bronze sabots leading to a tapering leg
Wood
Pair of Ebonized Three-Drawer Midcentury Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized Mid-Century chests with three drawers and nickel-plated round pulls. Three drawers
Nickel
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized gilt and bronze trimmed chest with 2 large drawers under a
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Kent Coffey Ebonized Chests Commodes
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Kent Coffey Asian style black lacquer cabinets two over four drawers with brass hardware
Ebonized High Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Napoleon III ebonized high chest of drawers with original brass hardware.
Sold
H 32 in W 34.25 in D 17.25 in
20th Century Black French Art Deco Pair of Ebonized Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage French Art Deco pair of chests made of hand crafted ebonized wood, in good
Metal
Ebonized Chinese Style Campaign Chest or Sideboard Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ebonized Chinese style Campaign sideboard commode. Three top drawers, two cabinet doors and storage
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Espana Ebonized Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Manhasset, NY
. Wonderfully polished finish with fine gilt decorations and black lacquer tops. Priced and sold as a pair
Metal
Pair of ebonized wood chests of drawers by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized wood chests of drawers by Dunbar. View our complete
Ebonized Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very shapely 18th century French ebonized bombe commode.
Ebonized Oriental Inspired Greek Key Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
A sophisticated storage unit that scores full marks for both functionality and style. A compact wooden body is divided into two top drawers and eight lower drawer compartments, featu...
Brass
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Inspired Ebonized Hi Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Maison Jansen style ebonized Hi chest. Having a pair of bronze framed doors leading to a group of
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Louis XVI style antique chest that has been ebonized and finished with a museum quality, lustrous
Carrara Marble, Brass
Regency Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Gorgeous Gold Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive and elegant black ebonized serpentine chest of drawers having 3 large drawers and
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Commode Dresser, Ebonized, Black Lacquer, Mid-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style commode dresser, ebonized, black lacquer satin finish. Bronze mounts
Bronze
Sold
H 47 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
French Empire Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers Decorated with Brass Hardware
Located in Manhasset, NY
A French Empire style chest of drawers, possibly from the 1950s, overall ebonized, the top over a
Wood
Pair of Ebonized and Gilt Gold Louis XV Style Commode Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ebonized and gilt gold Louis XV style commode chests. A fine custom quality pair of ebony
Sold
H 35.04 in W 43.71 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Black Ebonized 19th Century French Commodes with Grey Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century ebonized French commodes, each opening with four drawers to the front, with
Marble
Sold
H 31 in W 34 in D 20 in
Stately Ebonized Mahogany Chest with Leather Plinth Base by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stately five-drawer ebonized mahogany chest with leather plinth base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
English Brass-Mounted and Ebonized Campaign Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
An English Campaign style brass-mounted and ebonized chest of drawers, circa 1950s, in two parts of
Smashing Set of Baker Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful eight-drawer dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker with handsome Dorothy Draper style brass hardware, not original to the pieces. Retains label from the maker on inside of ...
Sold
H 35.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.13 in
Late 20th Century French Parchment Six Drawer Chest on Ebonized Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 20th century French parchment six drawer chest on black ebonized legs.
Parchment Paper
Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Nightstand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Custom-made in our Old Plank workshop, this authentic French Directoire style nightstand can be produced in any size or finish. Note the original brass hardware and correct trim.
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Ebonized and Black Walnut Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Ebonized and Black Walnut Cabinets PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC 536
Ebonized French Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
An ebonized mahogany French commode consisting four drawers, with brass handles, bone key surrounds
Sold
H 31.5 in W 41.25 in D 19.75 in
Ebonised Eight-Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 French chest of eight drawers in classic Louis XVI style has a new professionally
Marble, Brass
Ebonized Commode, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s French ebonized mahogany three drawer commode with tipped legs. Unusual raised top. Polished
Antique French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Commode with Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
dark marble top. The black ebonized mahogany finish is deep and rich, providing an elegant contrast to
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 49.25 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Style Commode or Dresser in an Ebonized Black Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the bare wood and applied an old school ebonized finish. Although not a true antique, this was a very
Ebonized Russian Neoclassical Style Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ebonized Russian neoclassical style commode. This fine early 19th century commode having three
Antique Directoire Ebonized French Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
authentic ebonized finish. The marble top is free from any breaks and there are no prior repairs visible
Sold
H 37.25 in W 51.25 in D 23.75 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns & Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empire Period commode with black marble top, light walnut patina, three drawers, flanking ebonized
Marble
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$3,591Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
Pair Italian Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 1950s Italian burl wood nightstands featuring two doors, glass top with brass knobs and sabots.
Brass
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
$6,221
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
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 condition, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Dovetailed drawers with br...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table or Small Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Biedermeier commode made out of cherrywood with ebonised details. Key included.
Cherry
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
Antique Louis XVI French Marble Top Commode Chest. Late 19th Century, France, Louis XVI Style. Restored in a hand polished black lacquer finish. Featuring a smoky black stone top wit...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers, raised on tapering, slightly curved legs. The edges and side volute pilasters are ebonized. A discreet brass band frames the...
Walnut
$11,366Sale Price|50% Off
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
Brass
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1940s three-drawer chest has a new ebonised finish, silver tone hardware and is solidly constructed with dove tailed drawers. This versatile piece can be...
Wood
Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Secretary Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (1940s) ebonized & bronze trim abbatant form desk with a drop front interior above 3 drawers and below a single drawer & a white marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Marble, Bronze
$4,800
H 33.88 in W 45.13 in D 22.88 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Commode with an Ebonized Finish 200-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Commode restored with an Ebonized Finish over 200-years-old. Our French Louis XVI Ebonized Commode was hand-sanded to the bare wood and given an old Ebonized...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of German Biedermeier commodes from the 19th century. With an antique classification, these commodes showcase a timeless design and craftsmanship characteristic of the ...
Walnut
$8,400 / set
H 28 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Pair of Ebonized French Marble-Top Petite Commodes with Brass Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized French marble-top petite commodes with brass gallery and pull-out drawers.
Mahogany
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Compact neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers, bronze fittings and tall tapered legs. The pilaster strips of the chest of drawers are decorated with inlaid maple bands on a ...
Bronze
$12,000
H 33.5 in W 34.75 in D 18.25 in
Vintage French Ebonized Marble-Top Commode in the Directoire Manner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French ebonized marble-top commode in the Directoire manner.
Marble
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.
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