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18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood. Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak

18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak

H 31.89 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina
By Cabine
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers with a superb patina of shapes very decorative
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina
galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina

galbee chest of drawers 19th century Louis xv magnificent patina

H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers patinated and curved very good work superb patina opening mar 3 drawers
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century

Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century

H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 48.82 in
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers

H 31.89 in W 46.66 in D 27.37 in
Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
. hand carved circa 1890 from oak, the shapely clock is referred to as a demoiselle. The original finish
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890
Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890

Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890

H 92.75 in W 17 in D 10.25 in
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 36.23 in W 45.48 in D 29.14 in
Grand Country French Buffet a Deaux Corps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770 grand country French buffet à deux corps from Normandy. Rare galbée form, the interiors
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Buffets

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Oak

Grand Country French Buffet a Deaux Corps
Grand Country French Buffet a Deaux Corps

Grand Country French Buffet a Deaux Corps

H 94.38 in W 63.75 in D 29 in
Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
inscription: '1181 (?), galbee vitrine, Lxv, bois Violette..101'. This exceptional vitrine has a spreading
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

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Bronze

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880
Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

H 90.95 in W 44.1 in D 14.97 in

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Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal, Bronze

Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos

Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos

H 16 in W 72 in D 24.25 in
Pair of Carved Wood Squared Pedestal Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American carved wood pedestal columns. This pair of bleached wood columns feature squared bodies with a single raised panel at each side, stacked molding just benea...
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20th Century American Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Squared Pedestal Columns
Pair of Carved Wood Squared Pedestal Columns

Pair of Carved Wood Squared Pedestal Columns

H 56.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

H 29.73 in W 51.19 in D 34.65 in
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
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2010s American Floor Lamps

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Iron

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

H 63.5 in Dm 16.25 in
Spanish Hand Forged Iron Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt iron drinks table Gueridon, end or side table. Manufactured in Spain, 1940s. This pedestal table has a triangular top heavily decored by the hammer work. It stands on a...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Hand Forged Iron Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table
Spanish Hand Forged Iron Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table

Spanish Hand Forged Iron Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table

H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Italian Designer, Pair of Wall-Mounted Consoles, Bamboo, Rattan, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan wall-mounted consoles designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Rattan, Bamboo

Italian Designer, Pair of Wall-Mounted Consoles, Bamboo, Rattan, 1960s
Italian Designer, Pair of Wall-Mounted Consoles, Bamboo, Rattan, 1960s

Italian Designer, Pair of Wall-Mounted Consoles, Bamboo, Rattan, 1960s

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18th Century Dutch Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C painted Dutch pine 4 drawer commode. 1790. Reference: 7822 Dimensions 31 inches (79 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) High.
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Dutch Commode
18th Century Dutch Commode

18th Century Dutch Commode

H 32.5 in W 31 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of interesting ceiling lights by Itsu, Finland, circa 1950s. Perforated metal, original paint, could be used as sconces or ceiling lights and arranged in any pattern.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of Four Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Set of Four Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Set of Four Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

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18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and carved feet in super later patinated paint. Germany...
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer

H 32.5 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ceiling light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the early 1950s. This is most likely a first edition and very rare make from Stilnovo. A gothic ceiling lamp...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

H 29 in Dm 16.5 in
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Armchair in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish armchair from the Gustavian period in Stockholm quality, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen. Exquisitely carved floral and leaf motif on the ...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Armchair in Original Patina
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Armchair in Original Patina

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Armchair in Original Patina

H 39.75 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Set of 2 Enamel and Brass Wall Lights/Scones, France, 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Very elegant pair of French wall lights. Made of brass and enamel with an opaline glass light bulb. Fantastic patina and in working condition.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Enamel

Set of 2 Enamel and Brass Wall Lights/Scones, France, 1950s
Set of 2 Enamel and Brass Wall Lights/Scones, France, 1950s

Set of 2 Enamel and Brass Wall Lights/Scones, France, 1950s

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H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 10.63 in
Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of wall lamps designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden

Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden

H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Artfully carved flower wreath carvings with ribbons, which adorn the front of this three-drawer chest crafted in 19th-century France, are exquisitely highlighted against the high-qua...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

H 38.2 in W 45.9 in D 19.1 in
Antique French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French mirror made with a hand carved Regency style wood frame. The finish and paint is all original. We love the patina and original mercury mirror.
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Antique 1880s French Regency Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Mirror
Antique French Mirror

Antique French Mirror

H 26.5 in W 20 in D 4 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in brass and opaline glass, Italy, 1950s This refined design pendant lamp has an opal glass diffuser and another in light green glass. It has brass p...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Opaline Glass, 1950s

H 42.5 in Dm 11.8 in

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Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

H 31.11 in W 43.31 in L 31.11 in
Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century baroque commode Galbée in oak, with remains of original paint
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Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

H 31.11 in W 44.1 in L 31.11 in
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 25.6 in
Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

Beautiful Simple Swedish 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 25.99 in
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak
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Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece
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Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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Rare Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak
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Rare Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant large baroque or rococo chest of drawers ("commode galbée") in oak. Liège region, 2nd half
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18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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Antique Louis XV Style Buffet de Chasse
Located in Dallas, TX
as "galbee" or serpentine, and there is an elegant marble on top, many would consider this
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Antique Louis XV Style Buffet de Chasse

Antique Louis XV Style Buffet de Chasse

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Exquisite Antique French Louis XIV Style Commode, Paris, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
King Louis XIV’s reign. The facade is lightly curved outward, or galbee, and it sits on sturdy rounded
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Impressive 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
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Impressive 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak
Impressive 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

Impressive 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Oak

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Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece
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Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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Elegant small Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in bleached oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Small beautiful very charming Swedish Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the
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Elegant small Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in bleached oak
Elegant small Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in bleached oak

Elegant small Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in bleached oak

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Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak

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Located in Lymington, GB
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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