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19th Century French Chest Of Drawers in Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French chest of drawers features a rich patinated finish that accentuates its
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
recessed, conforming frieze. There are three drawers with shaped raised panels having intervening
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
$7,975 Sale Price
44% Off
H 36.75 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet
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Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English small chest of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top over a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

18th Century Georgian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
above three drawers with applied pewter flower backplate handles, paneled sides, the lower parts with
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront chest of drawers, English. Four long graduated drawers. Shaped apron
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Circa 1790 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
$2,800
H 37.5 in W 42.75 in D 23.25 in
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany bowfront chest drawers with two short drawers to the top and three long drawers
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Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Copy - Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
$1,085
H 41.74 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in
Antique Country French Louis XV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a great choice for adding a style
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a handsome piece, indeed, hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Dutch Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small chest of drawers hand-built in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using mahogany. This little
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
chest features three rows across with four bombe drawers embellished with inlay geometric decor, and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Style Dutch Chest of Drawers is a masterpiece of form over function
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Antique 1770s Dutch Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish painted commode ~ chest of drawers is a timeless example of the
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers. Handcrafted in France in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a nice figured
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Antique 1820s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak. Direct from England, a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
This exquisite mid-18th-century miniature chest of drawers showcases masterful craftsmanship. It
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Birdseye Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Birdseye Maple, Paint

Particular and Rare Chest of Drawers of the Seventeenth Century, Walnut
Located in Cesena, FC
Chest of drawers in walnut with two drawers and opening shelf seventeenth century Period
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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

Italian Inlaid Cherry Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using cherry and decorated with walnut inlay
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers from Alsace
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI Period French marble top commode, or chest of drawers, from Alsace. Made
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Georgian Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century bowfront chest of drawers, English. Georgian period. Bowfront, 2 short over 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut

Late 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning late 19th Century well figured rosewood marble top chest of exceptional quality and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a two board
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Italian oak commode or chest of drawers features hand pegged paneled
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Superb 18th century serpentine
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Late 18th Century English George III Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century straight front chest of drawers, English. George III period. 2 short over 3 long
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers having a
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine, Other

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of drawers was considered an essential
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by carl malmsten circa 1940. Here we present a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
$3,340 Sale Price
30% Off
H 44.89 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French parquetry marble top commode chest of drawers having a serpentine
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Other

Antique English Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian Walnut, Flame, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5 drawer tallboy. An English, walnut and flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Splay feet with a Shaped Apron. The Chest Features an Arrangement of 6 Oak Lined Graduated Drawers. Each
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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
$1,814
H 43 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This superb Louis-Philippe chest of drawers, discovered in the Loire Valley region in the home of a
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut for both the case as
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bronze ornamentation, the front opening with two large drawers, over intricately carved decorative apron
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th Century Geroge III period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edge boxwood
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality French Kingwood & Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Other

American Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers or Bureau in Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Hepplewhite chest in mahogany with four graduated drawers with inlaid key plates and original
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Very Rare Early 19th Century Regency Bowfronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century Regency richly patinated satinwood bowfronted chest of drawers of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Circa 1830s William IV Period Inlaid English Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s William IV period inlaid straight front chest of drawers, English. Highly figured
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century marquetry marble top chest of drawers of serpentine form, finely hand
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Chest Of Drawers With Apron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest of drawers with apron you’re looking for. A chest of drawers with apron — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 2388 options for an antique or vintage chest of drawers with apron now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest of drawers with apron, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest of drawers with apron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Henredon each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers with apron that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Apron?

Prices for a chest of drawers with apron start at $325 and top out at $583,569 with the average selling for $4,996.

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 Chest Of Drawers With Apron
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.