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

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Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers. The chest has six drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
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Antique 1720s German Baroque Blanket Chests

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Iron

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

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Fruitwood, Walnut

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

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Steel

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It
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Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

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Oak

Transition Side Table Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Transition side table chest of drawers Napoleon III marquetry Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round mirror
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Regency Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Marquetry Bombe chest. Beautiful inlay detail and black marble top. A second
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble

20th Century Side Table Chest of Drawers Napoleon III Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Transition side table chest of drawers Napoleon III marquetry Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century neat sized Dutch walnut marquetry bombe chest, with serpentine front and canted
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers, circa 1800 in date. It has
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date. It has a stunning shaped Italian Breccia marble top above a serpentine front h...
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Chest of drawers in Black stone marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is made of black stone marquetry with shagreen details on the top and the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Stone

Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Dome Top Marriage Coffer / Chest, Circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th C Dutch marquetry inlaid marriage coffer \ chest c.1836. It is inlaid in various
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

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Wood

Early 18th C. Italian Period Baroque Sepentine Chest w/ Beautiful Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Marquetry Décor on the Top and Drawers. This Chest also has Carved Side Panels and Side Posts as well as a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of '2' Chests of Drawers Louis XV 20th Century, Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) chests of drawers Louis XV 20th century, marquetry Solid wood with marquetry tulip
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Marble

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

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Block Front Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early 19th century Dutch floral marquetry block front chest of drawers
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Antique 1820s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century Petite Italian Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
An early 20th century petite Italian marquetry chest of drawers. Gorgeous dark hardware on two
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival marquetry and ormolu mounted wood serpentine
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An 18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode with three drawers was built in France. The veneers of
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers in Black and grey marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Accordeon dresser is a stunning futurist piece made of black and grey polished shell marquetry
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21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Shell

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

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Marble, Bronze

William & Mary Five-Drawer Walnut Chest with Exceptional Marquetry, circa 1710
Located in Milford, NH
A superb William and Mary five-drawer walnut chest or bureau with marquetry in holly, boxwood
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Holly

20th Century French Walnut and Marquetry "Billet Doux" Chest of Drawers
Located in LEGNY, FR
one on the right side. Nice walnut and wood marquetry. You can pull the fabric to hide from pying
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with architectural marquetry North Italy Walnut, maple a.o. Early
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawer, Commode Louis XV, Walnut, Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique baroque chest of drawers Palatinate Walnut Louis XV 18th century and later
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Commode Chest of Drawers Louis XVI 18th - Black Marble Marquetry - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful French chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period, 18th century, with a rectangular black
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XV Period Marquetry Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine Italian mid-18th century figured-walnut bombe three drawer commode; the commode is inlaid on all visible sides including the top in attractive olive wood and walnut, and it si...
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Antique Freestanding Quality Marquetry Inlaid Kingwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality marquetry inlaid kingwood chest of drawers having a quality
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
H 68.9 in W 51.97 in D 28.75 in
Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers or Commode, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch marquetry chest of drawers. Century XVIII. Requires restoration. Chest of drawers with
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry Works, France circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately crafted French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. An absolutely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Grey Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON). It has 2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Stone

Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare and unusual late 17th century Irish William & Mary period oak inlaid marquetry chest on
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Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone

Fine 17th Century William and Mary Figured Walnut Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary walnut floral marquetry chest, circa 1690. The rectangular ogee moulded top
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

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

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Walnut, Burl, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Louis XIV Carved Marquetry Walnut and Marble Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
scalloped apron embellished with a decorative floral and leaf mount. The cabinet features marquetry decor
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Museum Quality, Milan ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
crafted marquetry chest of drawers out of Milan. Made around 1760 with highest attention to details, this
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Spruce, Nutwood, Maple, Fruitwood, Ebony

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

Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23
Located in Paris, FR
Attractive LXIV-Regence period (1715 / 1723) in-between chest of drawers in several species of
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC). It has 2 drawers, and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Commodes and Chests ...

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Stone

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

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960 Offered for sale
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers - Antique with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique chest of drawers or commode - Very elegant piece perfect for a
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Bodega Dresser, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
BODEGA DRESSER Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast of light and shadow used by Caravaggio. Dresser designed by Jo...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Bodega Dresser, Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
BODEGA DRESSER Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast of light and shadow used by Caravaggio. Dresser designed by Jo...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An 18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode with three drawers from West Germany. Thick walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Spanish walnut marquetry bureau. This is an exquisite antique Spanish bureau, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century marquetry marble top chest of drawers of serpentine form, finely hand
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
three sides, each chests stands on cabriole legs decorated with bronze mounts at the shoulders, and
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Louis Seize Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Walnut veneered, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis seize chest of drawers with three drawers and rectilinear body with central risalit. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Marquetry Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic marquetry chest on chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and brass, every marquetry chest on chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the marquetry chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A marquetry chest on chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Maitland Smith and William Switzer each produced at least one beautiful marquetry chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Marquetry Chest On Chest?

Prices for a marquetry chest on chest start at $1,300 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $6,076.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.