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Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd
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Antique 16th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial Louis XVI style chest on chest, unbranded. Hardwood with decorative brass
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 17th century French chest decorated with patterns of rosettes within circle carvings on the
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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Chest
17th Century French Oak Chest
H 21.26 in W 63.78 in D 21.26 in
17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
17th Century French brass studded chest with wonderfully decorative and intricate patterns created
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Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests

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Brass

17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
H 23.63 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest continues the legacy of the original form of cased
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
The Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs is a remarkable piece of furniture that
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Antique 19th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French walnut chest, made by the famous ebeniste Criard (signature is on the backside
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Chest
18th Century French Chest
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in D 21.86 in
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. A beautiful example of a French Renaissance period offering is this carved oak chest from the 1500s
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Resting solidly on its plinth base, this 19th-century French chest showcases five drawers equipped
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Metal

19th Century French Drawer Chest
19th Century French Drawer Chest
H 42.7 in W 28 in D 14 in
Parquetry Chest, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Parquetry Chest France circa 1890 Inlaid parquetry trunk with door on top. 44”w x 23.25”d x 31”h
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Parquetry Chest, France circa 1890
Parquetry Chest, France circa 1890
H 31 in W 44 in D 23.25 in
Curved Lid Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CURVED LID CHEST ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500 Height : 49 cm Length
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest
H 19.3 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in
18th Century Country French Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French neoclassical trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone era in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period Very pretty French, Norman work
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket chest. Likely used as a chest to hold sacred
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Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests

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Brass

Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Four-drawer inlaid French chest, the chamfered sides inlaid with birds eye maple and boxwood. The
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Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
H 27 in W 26.75 in D 15 in
20th Century Large French Simple Wooden Trunk/ Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Large French Simple wooden trunk/ blanket chest A simple wooden rectangular box
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20th Century French Blanket Chests

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XVI walnut coffer or blanket chest. 18th century French Louis XVI
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Stunning 18th Century Highly Carved Paneled French Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare early 18th century highly carved and paneled French coffer, with four panels to the
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Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests

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Wood

Small French 18th Century Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th century Regence period bombe fronted commode. Marble topped, ormolu-mounted, the drawer fronts having quartered veneers and crossbanded, raised on out swept legs,...
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Antique 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Small French 18th Century Chest
Small French 18th Century Chest
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 13 in
Louie XV Style French Provincial Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Louis XV chest. Serpentine front with two smaller top drawers and two larger
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Wood

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Chests on Chests or Tallboys we have had in years. With superlative marquetry inlays of satinwood quarter
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Satinwood

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
French Restoration Chest with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
Chest, French, from the Restauration period, made of Mahogany. This chest has three dovetailed
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Antique 1830s French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French Restoration Chest with Marble Top
French Restoration Chest with Marble Top
H 36.25 in W 49.125 in D 21.25 in
French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest
French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest
H 32.75 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest, a French coffer in oak dating to the early 19th century, circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

French Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic walnut chest of drawers with three drawers, column form styles, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers
French Country Chest of Drawers
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality chest of drawers produced in France in the 1940’s in the Manner of Jules Leleu
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 96 in W 110 in D 49 in
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 33.13 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Late 18th Century French Directoire Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th century French Directoire or Louis XVI Chest. Three drawers across top, two large drawers
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Love the red faded paint on this French ash and poplarwood chest of drawers, in very good condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Poplar, Ash

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 43.71 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak chest of drawers from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 45.63 in D 20.63 in
French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
Located in Savannah, GA
French chest in lacquered gilt chinoisoire, made circa 1910. This is a beautiful chest having two
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 3-Drawer Side-Chest Nicely Raised on Tapering Squared Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised side chest with drawers from the early 19th century. This antique side chest or end
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Raised Two-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest on Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nicely raised chest with marble top. This vintage chest from France features a white
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

French Style Chest of Drawers
French Style Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top, France, Ca. 1830 Spectacular Commode with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Napa, CA
From the Ile-de-France region, mounted on tapered legs. Jeff Miller is a furniture designer
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 18 in W 30.75 in D 32 in
Late 19th Century French Red Painted Blanket Chest with Elaborate Decoration
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century French red painted bench/blanket chest/trunk with elaborate decoration. A simple
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Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful French 18th century five-drawer commode. This commode features an un-usual serpentine
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco chest of drawers A French Art Deco Chest of drawers produced in the 1930s in walnut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak, Softwood

Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chest Carved Oak forged iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & Practical! This 19th century French Gothic revival blanket chest / chest. Made out
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

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 Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic chest of drawers in our whitewash driftwood finish with three drawers, column
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
French Country Chest of Drawers, Whitewash
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country rustic chest of drawers in our medium driftwood finish with three drawers, column
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Commodes and Chests of ...

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Wood

French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
French Country Chest of Drawers, Drift
H 33.25 in W 47.25 in D 19.13 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dirty Linen Basket, Cane, Teak, Chandigarh, India c
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Cane, Teak

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers French, 19th century Measures: Height 86cm, width
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dirty Linen Basket, Cane, Teak, Chandigarh, India c
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Cane, Teak

French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century marble-topped mahogany chest of drawers with applied bronze decoration on
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Brass

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
H 33.5 in W 47.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Carved Oak Coffre Chest or Trunk with Shaped Legs, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
BC. During the early Renaissance, taller chests, such as this French oak coffre chest or trunk, would
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20th Century French Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important French mid-19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Kingwood two drawer chest. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Flower Chest
By Falegnameria Helmut Santifaller
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor, this chest is inspired by the gothic style of the Elsass
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Flower Chest
Flower Chest
H 40.56 in W 66.15 in D 27.56 in
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French Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French chest on chest available at 1stDibs. Each French chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a French chest on chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French chest on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Conrad Mauter and Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc. each produced at least one beautiful French chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Chest On Chest?

Prices for a French chest on chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $591 and can go as high as $26,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,920.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Chest On Chest
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
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    A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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