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Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Beautiful piece purchased in
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood & Burl Chest with Ormolu Mounts Late 18th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian side chest offers kingwood construction with satinwood inlay having shaped top
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 17.75 in
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 11.5 in
French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Commode, Early 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
fruitwood marquetry lockable two-drawer commode or petite chest with ormolu mounts and embellishments
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Metal
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 17 in
Petite French Louis XV Style Three Drawer Chest / Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XV style petite three drawer chest with ormolu trim. Top has a scalloped edge Very
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Regence Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Fittings, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Regence chest of drawers
France
Kingwood
early 18th century
Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Exquisite Inlaid 19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Hopewell, NJ
cornerposts. Bronze ormolu mounts include intricately cast drawer pulls, keyguards and a foliate flourish on
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
H 33.75 in W 38.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30.75 in W 37.75 in D 16 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 32.5 in W 49.5 in D 21 in
French Parquetry Commode with Ormolu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French parquetry commode with ormolu and marble top.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Commode with Ormolu Mounta
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine 18th century French Regence period walnut and ormolu mounted commode or chest of drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top & Ormolu Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts
Unique piece purchased in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 31.25 in W 30.25 in D 17 in
Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
By Nicolas Sageot, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Madrid, ES
style red-orange tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ormolu detailing and marble top. The front features
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 45.67 in W 66.93 in D 18.12 in
French 19th Century Ormolu & Lacquered Bombé Commode with Onyx Marble Top
By Bernard II van Risamburgh
Located in London, GB
within an ormolu tripartite frame of acanthus C-scrolls, rocaille motifs, and issuing foliate handles
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
H 33.5 in W 54.5 in D 23 in
Louis XV Commode With Marquetry and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XV Style Commode in kingwood with fruitwood finely inlaid marquetry and C.1900.
Dimensions:
W: 48″
D: 20″
T: 38″
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
adorned with glossy lacquered marquetry with foliage motifs. The ormolu mounts frame the entire structure
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 37.01 in W 60.63 in D 27.17 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful and elegant French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted commode with marble top.
The bombe
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Inlaid Commode with Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 60in D: 22in
This 18th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 36 in W 60 in D 22 in
18th Century French Stamped Marchand Kingwood Chest Commode with Provenance
By Nicolas Jean Marchand
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV commode, circa 1725-1730, beautifully kingwood veneered with ormolu accents
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
H 33.75 in W 50.5 in D 25.75 in
Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
and ormolu pulls. At 36.25" High this chest is pretty universal from bedside to center of a wall.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 36.25 in W 50 in D 21.25 in
Louis XV Style Commode with Ormolu Mounts, 18th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
, showcasing floral and foliate designs. Ornate hand caste ormolu bronze mounts with scrolling and floral
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Regency style bombe commode with white marble, ormolu mounted
Located in Houston, TX
construction is superb. It has
Gilt bronze ormolu mounts which adds to the desirability.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
This vintage Louis
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 3 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
French Kingwood Louis XV Marble Top Commode with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Inlaid. 3 drawers. Measures: 33 3/4" h x 52" w x 22" d.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Pair of French Commodes with Marble Tops and Extensive Ormolu Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
French commodes with ormolu mounts with marble in shades of cream and
Pale violet. Bronze ormolu
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Demi Lune shape Commode with Ormolu Accents
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully proportioned French Louis XVI Style Marble top Demi Lune shape Commode with Ormolu
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Painted Louis XV Style Commode Bombe with Ormolu and Marble Top
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style commode bombe with bronze ornaments and marble top.
Elegant and fluid.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
embellished with beautiful, original ormolu bronze mounts and fixtures throughout. Both sides are bombe shaped
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34.38 in W 54 in D 25.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Mahogany Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay, Ormolu
Located in Houston, TX
French serpentine shaped cabinet with a marble top with pale gray and
Pale blush color. The marquetry inlay is in superb condition and enhances
This piece on the front and both sid...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Approximate Measurements in Inches
33.5" high
47.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A walnut and burr walnut chest of drawers with ormolu mounts and locking pilaster, six graduating
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Empire Neoclassical style mahogany chest of drawers with ormolu mounts, late nineteenth
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille
Located in BARSAC, FR
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Our chest of drawers has the most representative and prestigious codes and patterns of the
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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Marble Topped Hardwood Dresser with Neoclassical Marquetry
Located in London, GB
Century commode dresser is crafted from hardwood with a veined grey marble top and ormolu mounts. Standing
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Mahogany Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting a case with three drawers, canted corners, applied ormolu on the corners, escutcheons, ring
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Commode with Marble Top
By Decour
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) transitional style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood marble top commode with 2 Chinese coromandel lacquer side panels & 2 front doors. (signed: DECO...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
inlaid geometric parquetry design. The commode features two drawers, long cabriole legs and ormolu mounts
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Marble Top, Marquetry Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
front and sides embellished with marquetry inlay and ormolu bronze fittings. Topped with a single marble
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 44.89 in D 22.84 in
Italian Louis XV Roman Bombe' Shaped Commode with Original Marble Top, Ca. 1730
Located in CH
-form Ormolu mounts.
Carpet Not included.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 35 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
gracefully anchor its structure. Comprising four spacious drawers, each adorned with opulent ormolu handles
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
H 34 in W 31.75 in D 16.25 in
A French Directoire Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Directoire Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode With Marble Top, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s.
Dimension: Height: 95cm Width: ...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 37.41 in W 57.09 in D 25.6 in
French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Krieger
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (circa 1880) transitional style gilt bronze mounted kingwood & satinwood 3 drawer commode with floral inlaid design and a fleur de peche marble top (attributed ...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Consulat Mahogany Period Commode with Paw Feet and Fossil Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Consulat period mahogany commode with three-drawers, ebonized griffin feet and pilasters, and black fossil marble top. Gilt bronze escutcheons in the form of winged angels and...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 34.5 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry Commode
By Henry Dasson
After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles. Constructed i...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Empire Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Lingerie Chest With Mounted Ormolu
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 56.25 in W 25 in D 18 in
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Louis XV style marble top, serpentine and bombay form chest. Marquetry commode with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
patience of the artisans who crafted it.
Ornate Bronzework: The chest is lavishly embellished with ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Marble Top Chest Dresser TV Stand Sideboard w Gilt Ormolu Mounts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
marble top chest dresser tv stand with gilt ormolu mounts
Approximate measurements in Inches
33
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dressers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 33 in W 48 in D 20 in
French Marble-Top Chest with Ormolu, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Cabriole legs grace this marble top chest with ormolu detailing. The top section is two drawers and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
MAITLAND SMITH Inlaid Walnut French Regency Occasional Chest with Ormolu Mounts
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Regency style occasional chest by Maitland Smith. Walnut with inlaid parquetry design
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 36.25 in W 62 in D 21.25 in
Fine Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Jeweled Lap-Desk
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A very fine bronze Dore jeweled lap-desk/jewelry chest with ormolu mounts, handles, encrusted with
Category
20th Century American Desks
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Marble Top and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
original ormolu key plates and drawer pulls. The gilt bronze mounts are an intricate, delicately crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Restauration Period Flame Mahogany Commode with Ormolu Handle
Located in London, GB
Four long drawers under a Belgian black fossil marble top. The bottom three drawers with finely incised gilt bronze ring handles and escutcheons decorated with flowers and honeysuckl...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
H 36.03 in W 50.79 in D 23.04 in
French Antique Commode with Gilt Bronze Ormolu, circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
gilt bronze handles and ormolu, the chest has been fully polished and ormolu has been cleaned, some of
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French Empire Period Flame Grain Mahogany Commode Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Empire period commode (chest) in matched flame grain mahogany, Egyptian caryatid columns
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 35 in W 51 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Regency Rosewood Commode Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
19th century French Regency chest with three drawers. Subtle gilded ormolu trim. Rosewood with
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Marquetry Bedside Chests or Lamp Tables
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A very good pair of kingwood bedside chests with marquetry fronts, ormolu mounts and very good
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest with ormolu you’re looking for. Each chest with ormolu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and marble. There are many kinds of the chest with ormolu you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A chest with ormolu, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one chest with ormolu that is appealing in its simplicity, but Decour, Francois Lesage and Henry Dasson produced versions that are worth a look.
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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 With Ormolu
- What is ormolu furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ormolu clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu 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.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
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