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Early 19th Century French Dresser Base
Early 19th Century French Dresser Base

Early 19th Century French Dresser Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century French dresser base. Wonderfully panelled with two shelves and two drawers inside.

Category

Early 19th Century French Country French Antique Dressers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Painted French Dresser
Painted French Dresser

Painted French Dresser

Located in Arundel, GB

A 19th century French buffet deux corps/dresser. Comprising a dresser base with 2 panelled doors below a row of 4 drawers with turned knob handles.

Category

1860s French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique French Louis XV Style Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror
Fine Antique French Louis XV Style Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror

Fine Antique French Louis XV Style Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

This elegant antique French dresser is crafted in the Louis XV style and dates to the 19th century, showcasing refined craftsmanship and graceful proportions.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze

Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top. The drawers have brass pulls and gilded bronze conner coverings hardware at the corners in Neoclassical Design. F...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat
Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat.

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19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Vaisselier Dresser
Antique French Vaisselier Dresser

Antique French Vaisselier Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful little 18th century original painted French Vaisselier dresser, 1770 Dimensions 35.5 inches (90 cms) wide 10.5 inches (27 cms) deep 44 inches (112 cms) high.  

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18th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Glazed Dresser
19th Century French Glazed Dresser

19th Century French Glazed Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th century French oak domed top glazed dresser. 1820. Code: 8815 Dimensions: W: 63" (160 cm) H: 97" (246.4 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)

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19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Oak

French Empire Highboy Dresser, 1810
French Empire Highboy Dresser, 1810

French Empire Highboy Dresser, 1810

Located in Leimen, DE

Introducing a stunning French Empire Dresser from 1810, featuring a classic semainier design with five drawers adorned in elegant mahogany veneer.

Category

1810s French Empire French Antique Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Vanity Dresser
19th Century French Vanity Dresser

19th Century French Vanity Dresser

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century small french vanity dresser. France, circa 1870

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Antique French Marble-Top Dresser
Antique French Marble-Top Dresser

Antique French Marble-Top Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Antique French marble-top dresser. Has original handles, hand-cut dove tails.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base
19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base

19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous example of a mid 19th Century French ash and cherrywood dresser base, server or console table.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860
Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860

Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French provincial oak dresser, Circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks.

Category

18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Iron

Large Ebonised 19thC French Fruitwood Dresser Base
Large Ebonised 19thC French Fruitwood Dresser Base

Large Ebonised 19thC French Fruitwood Dresser Base

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large Ebonised 19thC French Fruitwood Dresser Base sku 2190 W237 x D36 x H82.5 cm Internal shelf depth 25 cm Weight 60Kg

Category

19th Century French Antique Dressers

Materials

Fruitwood

French Art Deco Parchment Covered Dresser, C. 1940.
French Art Deco Parchment Covered Dresser, C. 1940.

French Art Deco Parchment Covered Dresser, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This elegant Art Deco dresser features a gracefully curved front and five spacious drawers, each wrapped in fine parchment.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Cupboard Dresser
Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Cupboard Dresser

Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Cupboard Dresser

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Cupboard Dresser This cupboard measures: 62.25 wide x 20.75 deep x 40.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sho...

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Early 1900s French Victorian French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

A Superb 18th Century French Empire Walnut Dresser
A Superb 18th Century French Empire Walnut Dresser

A Superb 18th Century French Empire Walnut Dresser

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A superb late 18th century French Provincial walnut dresser demonstrating a three shelf plate rack with an elegant canopy displaying carved acorn like finials.

Category

18th Century French Empire French Antique Dressers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Mahogany Dresser with Eight Drawers

19th Century French Mahogany Dresser with Eight Drawers

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century massive mahogany large dresser with eight drawers in great condition. France, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Floral Painted Mahogany Dresser with Matching Mirror
Antique French Floral Painted Mahogany Dresser with Matching Mirror

Antique French Floral Painted Mahogany Dresser with Matching Mirror

Located in Centennial, CO

An absolutely stunning antique and rare circa 1900 French mahogany dresser with three drawers that was professionally hand painted with a basket of flowers, garlands and ribbons on a...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer
Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer

Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer Discovered in an old Barn, the dresser was used during the harvest time when there were many more workers to feed The unit...

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Early 1900s Industrial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Dresser with Mirror
19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Dresser with Mirror

19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Dresser with Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Dresser with Mirror was crafted during the 2nd Empire under the reign of Napoleon III, and features a revival of the style that was heavily...

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1870s French Napoleon III French Antique Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France
Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France

Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Louis-Philippe period dresser in mahogany, four-colored base with crossbar spacing, a drawer with a tray in white marble. The mirror, surmounted by a hand-carved scroll, is...

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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century French Ebonised Poudreuse Vanity Dresser Makeup Table
Late 19th Century French Ebonised Poudreuse Vanity Dresser Makeup Table

Late 19th Century French Ebonised Poudreuse Vanity Dresser Makeup Table

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Late 19th Century French Ebonised Poudreuse With A Mounted Decorative Gilt Inlay It's an utterly charming piece and would work well in a modern or period setting, and could be use d...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled Acacia wood, with original bra...

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1920s American French Provincial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Romweber Style French Provincial Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Dresser
Romweber Style French Provincial Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Dresser

Romweber Style French Provincial Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Dresser

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful book-matched satinwood and burl wood, with painted tr...

Category

1920s American French Provincial French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs
20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs

20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage pair of 20th century Art Deco French dresser chairs “in the taste of Jean Harlow”.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Dressers

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser
French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser

French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser

Located in Queens, NY

"French Victorian (19th Century) Chinoiserie 6 drawer chest/dresser featuring elaborately painted genre scenes and landscapes painted in gold, black, and green under a high-sheen lac...

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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Dressers

Materials

Giltwood

French 19th Century Two Toned Walnut Dresser with Canted Sides and Doors
French 19th Century Two Toned Walnut Dresser with Canted Sides and Doors

French 19th Century Two Toned Walnut Dresser with Canted Sides and Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French two-toned walnut dresser from the 19th century with canted sides, three drawers, two doors and ebonized accents.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th C. French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser

19th C. French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Spectacular 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser with Candelabra arms.

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Berkey & Gay Style French Regency Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Berkey & Gay Style French Regency Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

Berkey & Gay Style French Regency Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut case, with beautiful book-matche...

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1920s American Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Antique French Regency Louis XVI Green Lacquered Dresser Chest
Widdicomb Antique French Regency Louis XVI Green Lacquered Dresser Chest

Widdicomb Antique French Regency Louis XVI Green Lacquered Dresser Chest

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Green lacquered carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...

Category

1920s American Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Romweber Style Antique French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Romweber Style Antique French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

Romweber Style Antique French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Romweber By Joerns Brothers Furniture Co.

Category

1920s American Louis XV French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Vanity Dresser
Baker Furniture Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Vanity Dresser

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Vanity Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany three-drawer dresser vanity dresser with mirror In the manner of Baker Furniture By Universal Furniture Co.

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1920s American Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box
French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very rare cobalt blue opaline crystal French dresser box with ormolu mountings. A very fine piece resting on paw feet.

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19th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Inlaid Bombe Demilune Commode Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Inlaid Bombe Demilune Commode Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut Inlaid Bombe Demilune Commode Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Bombe Demilune Commode Dress...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Phoenix Furniture Antique French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Vanity Dresser
Phoenix Furniture Antique French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Vanity Dresser

Phoenix Furniture Antique French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Vanity Dresser

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style vanity dresser with mirror By Phoenix Furniture Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's
French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's

French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's

Located in Long Branch, NJ

French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Marble Top High Chest Circa 1920's Dimensions : 42" Wide X 22.5" Deep X 55.25" Tall This high chest was made in the Louis XV French Style in the...

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1920s French Louis XV French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century Oak Dresser
Large 18th Century Oak Dresser

Large 18th Century Oak Dresser

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful 18th Century oak dresser. The size of this oak dresser is wonderful and the colour and form of this dresser are just as fantastic. It is very well proportioned, having a mo...

Category

18th Century French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers Dresser Nightstand
Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers Dresser Nightstand

Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers Dresser Nightstand

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers Dresser Nightstand Approximate Measurements...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Dressers

Materials

Granite, Brass

Antique French Empire Marble-Top Mahogany Dresser – 1800s Chest with Gilt Pulls
Antique French Empire Marble-Top Mahogany Dresser – 1800s Chest with Gilt Pulls

Antique French Empire Marble-Top Mahogany Dresser – 1800s Chest with Gilt Pulls

Located in Portsmouth, VA

A showstopping antique French Empire-style chest of drawers with a rich, storied past — and ready for its next chapter in a thoughtfully styled home.

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Early 19th Century Unknown French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Bow Front Dresser, circa 1920s
Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Bow Front Dresser, circa 1920s

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Bow Front Dresser, circa 1920s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bow front three-drawer dresser By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware.

Category

1920s American Louis XVI French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Cherry Dresser Base
Early 19th Century Cherry Dresser Base

Early 19th Century Cherry Dresser Base

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th Century French cherrywood dresser base, the rustic moulded edge top above two hinged doors with original brassware, opening to reveal a single shelf inside, shaped panels ...

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1820s French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Original Painted Pine Dresser Base
19th Century Original Painted Pine Dresser Base

19th Century Original Painted Pine Dresser Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid 19th Century pine dresser base scraped back to its original colour.With four drawers and a cupboard at each end of the base which would make for wonderful storage.

Category

1860s French French Antique Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dresser
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dresser

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dresser

Located in Ross, CA

Louis XV style walnut commode "galbée" Lyonnaise (Lyon, France) with an elegant curved silhouette and a solid walnut top with molded rounded edges above three long drawers with carve...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Style, Walnut Dresser, 19th Century
Louis Philippe Style, Walnut Dresser, 19th Century

Louis Philippe Style, Walnut Dresser, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Louis Philippe style solid walnut dresser composed of two drawers and a cupboard with shelf. This piece of furniture is in good condition and has a very nice patina.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Wood and Marble Dresser
Vintage Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Wood and Marble Dresser

Vintage Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Wood and Marble Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage dresser is a refined expression of Louis XVI Neoclassical style, showcasing timeless elegance inspired by 18th-century French design.

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Dresser Commode Wood and Marble Vanity 19th Century
Dresser Commode Wood and Marble Vanity 19th Century

Dresser Commode Wood and Marble Vanity 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful piece dresser comprising with two drawers and two doors.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble

19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type
19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type

19th-Century Baroque Revival Inlaid Dresser in the Boulle Type

Located in Opole, PL

There are ornate brass fittings on the corners and front. All is finished in French polish. Presented dresser has not undergone renovation.

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19th Century French Baroque Revival French Antique Dressers

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Victorian or Renaissance Revival four-drawer sideboard, buffet server, or dresser In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. France, Circa 1880s Ornate carved walnut, with ...

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1880s French Victorian French Antique Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser

An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser The tall cabinet with an upper section containing nine deep tooled leather veneer drawers, above two long d...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Furniture in Rosewood and Violet Plated 19th Century
Furniture in Rosewood and Violet Plated 19th Century

Furniture in Rosewood and Violet Plated 19th Century

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Called at the time -demicommode- this furniture is a medal after: Jean-François Leleu (1729 - September 3, 1807) convenient that was delivered to the bedroom of the Duchess of Bourbo...

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19th Century French Empire French Antique Dressers

Materials

Wood

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French Antique Dressers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French antique dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all French antique dressers available were constructed with great care. French antique dressers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. French antique dressers bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Maison Jansen, Paul Sormani and Coduri of Lyon, France each produced beautiful French antique dressers that are worth considering.

How Much are French Antique Dressers?

Prices for French antique dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French antique dressers begin at $260 and can go as high as $389,138, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About French Antique Dressers
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an antique dresser, examine it for markings that indicate who produced it. Makers typically add brands, carvings, paper labels or metal tags to inconspicuous areas, such as the inside of a drawer or the back of a dresser. If you can locate a marking, you can use trusted online resources to figure out who made it and learn more about your dresser. Unfortunately, some antique pieces may be unmarked or have lost their tags or labels over the years. With these pieces, you can turn to a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance with the identification process. Find a wide variety of antique dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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