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Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian oyster burl chest of drawers, 18th century. Rare oyster burl (laburnum) used on top front
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest
Located in London, GB
original Victorian oak frame. This lovely chest has 4 graduating drawers with an exquisite olive oyster
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 18th Century Country walnut chest of drawers. With its original oyster cut veneers
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary period oyster laburnum and walnut chest ca 1700. William lll (1650-1702
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut "Oyster Veneer" Chest, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English walnut "Oyster Veneer" chest, circa 1890.     
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and well proportioned mid 18th Century Chest of drawers has been very sympathetically re-veneered and has had the handles replaced. The chest itself is oak, and is dat...
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Antique 1740s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Chippendale Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Oyster veneer of Laburnum wood. Parquetry design to top with oyster bullnose edge, brass hardware, banded
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

William and Mary Late 17th Century English Oyster Veneer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William and Mary laburnum oyster veneered and line inlaid chest of drawers ca 1690. The top
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

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Olive

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful medium scale four drawer commode with very handsome oyster veneer in the Chippendale
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early 18th century oyster veneered walnut and laburnum chest of two
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with central oval inlay with matching inlays at corners. Over two over three graduated drawers all with inlays complementing the top. Sides with central inlaid panels...
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Walnut

Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American Contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Linen

Pair Linen Wrapped Three Drawer Commodes / Chests, Nightstands, Modern, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair linen wrapped three drawer commodes / chests, nightstands, Modern, American Custom quality
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Linen, Wood

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th century crossbanded oyster veneered walnut and fruitwood chest of drawers
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The cross-grain ovolo moulded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Olive, Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Holly

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest. From the reign of
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Olive

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
been clad with a beautiful, thick yew-wood oyster veneer and given reproduction Chippendale pulls
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

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Olive

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
in pine with Oyster / Laburnum wood finish which dates to the end of the William & Mary era circa
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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb and fine early 20th century laburnam oyster chest on stand in the style of William & Mary
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Vintage 1920s British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
-layered paint glaze in a neutral oyster color. Can be used in many areas of the home or office as end
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Linen

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Paints "Oyster White".
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
"Oyster White"
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 34 in W 41 in D 20 in
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
movement. The interplay between the white oyster colour and the white Onyx tabletop was designed to embody
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass, Stainless Steel

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This William and Mary-period chest is distinguished by oyster veneering and circular inlay
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Bronze

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
H 36 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
 repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" Mirror 50 h x 36 w
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Inlay and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Stunning oyster Burl wood detail with brass hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Berlin Iron

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
paints "Oyster White"
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
"Oyster White"
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
H 32 in W 43 in D 21 in
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in Skipton, GB
olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating, concentric circles, roundels and corner arc
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

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Olive, Sycamore

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 23.23 in
Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
"Oyster White"
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century English Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Fabulous and RARE! 18th century oak tall chest of drawers with wonderful oyster walnut veneer on
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Tall Chest
18th Century English Tall Chest
H 75.63 in W 41.63 in D 20.75 in
Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Paints "Oyster Grey".
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Oyster Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oyster commode you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every oyster commode was constructed with great care. Find 336 options for an antique or vintage oyster commode now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oyster commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oyster commode is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Rococo and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, GF Modern and Greenapple each produced at least one beautiful oyster commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oyster Commode?

Prices for an oyster commode start at $350 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,724.

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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