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Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France made of flamed Cuban mahogany with four dovetailed drawers and
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Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.375 in
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.75 in
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 Country French Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a charming piece perfect for a
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Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Petite Patchwork Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Petite Campaign chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet with a beautiful
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Petite Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Drawers. Crafted with care and adorned with intricate designs, this chest embodies the eclectic
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exhibits a charming rendition of
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
By Hans Hove & Palle Petersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Made by Christian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Petite 20th Century English Cream-Painted Faux Bamboo Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English cream-painted chest of drawers, surrounded by faux bamboo trim and posts resting
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Petite English Bow Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful little English chest! Lovely patina and shine to the wood with lighter
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Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Petite English Bow Front Chest
Petite English Bow Front Chest
H 25 in W 26 in D 16 in
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Danish Modern three-drawer chest in stained oak veneer with turned, tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
H 20.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.75 in
Ebonized Louis XVI Style Petite Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Louis XVI Style Petite Chest
Ebonized Louis XVI Style Petite Chest
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a beautiful marble top with softly-rounded edges and front corners, which
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
French Petite Marble-Top Chest, 19th C.
H 32.25 in W 29.25 in D 17.5 in
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
small and elegant this "petite" French chest of drawers ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 21.26 in
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor's Chest, circa 1715
Located in Kinderhook, NY
bachelor's chest, the walnut veneered case having bookmatched quarter-veneered and featherbanded top with a
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. This piece has three dovetailed
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
H 30.375 in W 33.75 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest or Petite Commode, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 mahogany bachelor's chest or petite commode having single solid board top
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Walnut Commode with Graduating Drawers and Petite Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut commode from the 19th century, with graduating drawers and petite door. Created
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lovely Petite Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Danish modern rosewood bachelors chest. Rosewood veneer with solid rosewood handles
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Pair Chest of Drawers in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
dove-tailed drawers, set within canted and flute-carved front side posts. A petite beaded trim outlines
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Petite Olive Wood and Walnut Burl Bombay Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage miniature Bombay chest, made in Italy, c. 1950's. Charming Louis XV style commode in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Petite Italian Walnut 1840s Commode with Three Drawers and Guilloche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut petite commode from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and guilloche motifs
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1800s Petite Walnut Three-Drawer Bow Front Chest with Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Italian petite walnut three-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with banding and tapered
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Petite Commode or Child' s Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Louis XVI style petite French commode, or chest of drawers made of solid oak
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th C Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers, Ebonized Paw Feet
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Petite 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with 4 Drawers & Barley Twist Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite 18th century Italian walnut commode with 4 drawers & barley twist detail.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers or 'Chiffonnier'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming and petite walnut chest of drawers dates from the 19th century, and features three
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Petite & Rare Jewelry Chest by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut & Brass Midcentury
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile petite double drawer small jewelry chest in walnut with brass polished knobs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Petite Commode with Grey Marble Top and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French commode from the 19th century, with grey marble top and two drawers. Created in
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 18th-early 19th Century Petite Serpentine Georgian Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Great little late 18th-early 19th century petite serpentine Georgian mahogany dressing chest. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Embellishments
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized serpentine chest of drawers, with hand-painted floral embellishments, from
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest of drawers from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top above a case which houses
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Paint Decorated Directoire Petite Commode Jewelry Chest by Lewis Mittman
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Lewis Mittman 3-drawer petite commode with a distressed finish and ebonized accents.
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20th Century American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th C. Italian Parquetry and Marquetry Petite Bombay Chest Commode Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Italian Parquetry and Marquetry 2- drawer Petite Bombay chest Commode / side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood

18th Century Petite-Sized French Chest with Its Original Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French petite-sized chest with its original marble top from the 18th century. This antique
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers or Chiffonnier
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
escutcheons. Simple but elegant in style, this petite chest of drawers rests on four square section legs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers or Chiffonnier
19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers or Chiffonnier
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 21.46 in D 13.19 in
19th Century Baroque Revival Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely petite mahogany chest of drawers from the Baroque revival period in France around 1880. A
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian 1860s Walnut Petite Commodes with Three Drawers and Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut commodini from the mid-19th century, with three drawers and bun feet. Born
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Pair of Petite Italian Walnut Two-Drawer Chests with Banding and Carved Aprons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of petite Italian walnut two-drawer chests with banding, carved aprons and tapered feet
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury French Louis XV Walnut Parquetry Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant oval shape fruitwood antique commode was crafted in Paris, circa 1950. The chest sits
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870. With small proportions
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Petite French Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
hardware, it opens easily with groves hidden on the underside of the drawer. Three lower drawers each
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Metal, Brass

Petite French Empire Commode
Petite French Empire Commode
H 32.63 in W 38.5 in D 20.38 in
Sormani Antique Petite Commode
By Paul Sormani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb petite commode signed "SORMANI" under the marble at each corner and also on the lock
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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Sormani Antique Petite Commode
Sormani Antique Petite Commode
H 36 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze mount. The bow front features two drawers decorated with parquetry motifs and dressed with the
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. French Black Marble Top End Chest w/Faux Front Drawers over Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
graining to show through. This 19th century French commode with marble top is a petite-size chest, making
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Swedish Grace Period Petite Commode
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweet three-drawer Swedish Art Deco chest with intarsia mixed wood inlay on patchwork oak and birch
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish Grace Period Petite Commode
Swedish Grace Period Petite Commode
H 28.5 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in
French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Four drawers and neoclassical details compose this outstanding Empirical commode hand-crafted in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
French Petite Empire Mahogany Commode
H 33.25 in W 34.63 in D 21.75 in
Petite Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Petite Louis XV style distressed painted 3-drawer commode.
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Petite Louis XV Style Commode
Petite Louis XV Style Commode
H 16 in W 21 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Petite Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French Empire commode made of mahogany, is topped with its original black fossil marble
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawers compose the petite body. The top drawer is fit with a functioning lock and includes a key while
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great petite inlay commode from 19th century France. Topped with a shaped piece of marble that is
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Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stone

French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
French 19th Century Inlay Petite Commode
H 33 in W 29.63 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Painted Petite Bombe Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A painted Italian commode
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

1780s Louis XVI French Petite Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
. This handsome little chest of drawers dates from the Louis XVI Period, late 18th century, and features
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1780s Louis XVI French Petite Marquetry Commode
1780s Louis XVI French Petite Marquetry Commode
H 34.65 in W 24.22 in D 21.07 in
Petite 18th Century, French, Regency Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Striking, veneered and inlaid, four drawer, faux paneled, kingwood and rosewood, French commode surmounted by a polished marble top and finished with gilt bronze drawer pulls and esc...
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Petite Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of petite chest drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct petite chest drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Petite chest drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Petite chest drawers made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many petite chest drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb and Bassett Furniture produced popular petite chest drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Petite Chest Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,170, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $73,376 highest priced.

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 Petite Chest Drawers
  • 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
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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