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18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with the ORIGINAL blue paint. The Specimen Marble
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 1940s Directoire Style Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful three drawer Directoire style French 1940s chest of drawers in light colored fruitwood
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
or chest was completely made in solid European summer oak. All four sides and lid were made from a
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Antique Late 18th Century German Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Georgian Fruitwood Country Chest with Original Ebony String Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early and beautifully grained fruitwood chest of drawers with original ogee feet and original
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood

Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 18th Century Dutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century Dutch commode/chest of drawers with intricately inlaid foliate and avian design. Made
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Italian Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Fruitwood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Fruitwood, and ebonized Fruitwood inlaid chest and original matching mirror. The four-drawer chest in the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood

1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Provincial Fruitwood Commode or Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Louis XVI style Provincial fruitwood and marble-top commode or chest of drawers, the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests

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Fruitwood

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
H 18.9 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

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Fruitwood

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly
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Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century baroque revival carved wooden blanket chest. Elaborately carved wood chest in
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Dutch marquetry walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1780 in date. It has been
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Antique 1780s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Cassone Marriage Chest Italian Marquetry Coat of Arms Gilded Renaissance L73.5"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A late-16th Century, Museum Quality, Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Marquetry Marriage Chest with a
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest rests on tapered block feet and brass casters. The wood and veneers used include walnut, fruitwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English fruit wood fold over top chest, this chest features an extra top that folds over from the
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
H 30.5 in W 37.13 in D 17.5 in
18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4 drawer 18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers has been uninterrupted for over two
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820 The chest with three drawers is standing on
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers Gorgeous French Empire style
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Large 18th Century Northern Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
quality fruitwood inlay and all original re-polished handles. One of two similar Chest of Drawers
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Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the timeless elegance of a late 18th-century French Louis XVI chest of drawers. This
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Fruitwood

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Directoire Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With original bowed St Anne marble top over two conforming drawers with round brass handles, lower conforming shelf and ending on turned feet. From the estate of William Hodgins note...
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Directoire Fruitwood Commode
Directoire Fruitwood Commode
H 32 in W 44.5 in D 21.25 in
French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay. Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
Extraordinary pair Italian Louis XVI commode chest to late 18th century, realized of Giuseppe
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Empire mahogany and fruitwood commode, circa 1820s, the rectangular top with a bow-front
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mahogany, Maplewood, Olivewood ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu chests. The his and hers pair of three drawer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Paneled Fruitwood Coffer/Trunk with Iron Accents
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century coffer or trunk. Crafted from fruitwood with panels and iron banding strips
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Antique Early 19th Century European Blanket Chests

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Iron

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers. Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the lower two
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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

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Brass

French Neoclassical Provincial Chest of Drawers Commode circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DIRECTOIRE PERIOD PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD COMMODE France, circa 1800 with Cararra marble top Item
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Lombardy 1780-1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Louis XVI chest of drawers from Lombardy, 1780-1790. Three drawers. Original thick
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 20th century French fruitwood commode of serpentine bombe form, having a
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Vintage 1920s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
H 34 in W 49 in D 21.5 in
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful patina on this mid 18th century wooden chest ... these pieces have become rare finds
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe whitened End 19th cherry
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French Louis Philippe style dresser in the late 19th century is white cherry. It has four drawers. Its top is a gray marble Saint Anne. The drawers are mounted in dovetail ensur...
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous antique marble top French Louis XV diamond fruitwood and walnut marquetry commode having
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Standing on splayed feet. Recently re-finished in our workshop,  stunning quality chest of drawers which
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Inlaid Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow Italian fruitwood chest with a wooden top over two long drawers with walnut
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Recessed Brasses, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English camphor wood five-drawer military campaign chest with the original recessed brasses, key
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Antique 1820s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine rectangular top over three conforming drawers and a carved shaped apron raised on cabriole legs and scroll feet. Paneled sides. Provenance: Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hil...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode
Louis XV Provincial Fruitwood Commode
H 39.63 in W 55.13 in D 24.25 in
Antique Italian Three-Drawer Fruitwood Commode
Located in Sheridan, CO
of fruitwood. This chest is fitted with three drawers, rising on cabriole legs, ending in pointed
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...

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Brass

Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian fruitwood commode, Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical fruitwood commode with a black
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
chest of drawers A very good looking and highly decorative chest of drawers, they are heavily inlaid
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

A Very Rare 19th Century Marble Top Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century marble top kingwood and fruitwood chest of neat proportions. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

A Fabulous Pair of Early 20th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Tables or Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of early 20th Century richly patinated fruitwood bedside tables or chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI period chest with three drawers from Dresden, Germany circa 1780. The top, front
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Fruitwood Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Commode provides a delightfully artistic look that remains tailored
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Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
By J.P. Ehalt
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, very fine quality, fruitwood chest of drawers, featuring superior craftsmanship, superb
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary period oyster laburnum and walnut chest ca 1700. William lll (1650-1702
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine early 20th Century richly patinated marble top chest of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass

French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu & Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
natural wood of this 19th century chest of drawers has a wonderfully aged patina. The drawers are lined
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
H 33.08 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Rosewood Commode, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
period sauteuse chest features a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood, sycamore and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Inlay Pair of Italian Chest of Drawers Canterano
Located in Roma, RM
,with their excellent proportions light and well balanced. The two canterani chests of drawers are
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Antique 1690s Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Charles X Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany, Fruitwood

A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Émile Gallé "Chardons des Sables" Chest of Drawers
By Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This "Chardons des Sables," or "Sand Thistle," multi-wood chest of drawers, by Émile Gallé, is a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Burl Marquetry Commode Bolognese Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
stunning burr walnut and thuya marquetry chest of drawers realized in Italy in the second half of 18th
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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Boxwood, Fruitwood

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Chest On Chest Fruitwood For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest on chest fruitwood for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fruitwood, every chest on chest fruitwood was constructed with great care. Find 615 options for an antique or vintage chest on chest fruitwood now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest on chest fruitwood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chest on chest fruitwood, designed in the louis xv, Louis XVI or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Shapland & Petter, Carlton House Fine Furniture and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful chest on chest fruitwood that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest On Chest Fruitwood?

Prices for a chest on chest fruitwood start at $129 and top out at $487,500 with the average selling for $5,343.

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.

Questions About Chest On Chest Fruitwood
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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