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Shabby Chic Finish 5 Drawers Paul McCobb Dresser with Cone Pulls
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super nice shabby chic finish five drawers Paul McCobb tall dresser bachelor chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Shabby Chic Gold Decorated Off White Painted French Provincial Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial gold and off white painted 4 drawers dresser.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Rustic Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
shabby chic look, this dresser will elevate your space with its timeless aesthetic. Make a statement with
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century French Painted Chest 069
Located in Nashville, TN
you're decorating a quaint cottage with a shabby chic twist or even a beach house with a French feel.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
seamlessly with a wide range of interior styles, from traditional to coastal, shabby chic to farmhouse. The
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Louis XV Style Faux Marble Distressed Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A shabby chic vintage country French Provincial Louis XV style distressed painted bombe chest of
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Architectural Plan, Collector's Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
special collection organized and ready for display. Distressed painted finish is perfect for the shabby
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
containing a small drawer at the top. Elegant, Art Deco style pulls. Shabby-chic off-white paint with all
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
English 1890s Off White Pine Commodes with Four Graduating Drawers and Pull-Outs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with aesthetic appeal. Ideal for homes inspired by a shabby chic motif or those curating a blend of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

A LUXURIOUS POST-MODERN Lacquered BAR BUFFET by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY, France, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
A minimal yet luxurious geometrical bar or buffet, Art Deco, Neoclassical, Shabby-Chic, in creme
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Buffets

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Brass, Bronze

Lovely Double Sized circa 1900 Bleached Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in GB
which has worn off over the years giving the bed a bit of a French Shabby Chic look This bed is part
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Classic Rug Gold Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
shabby-chic, distressed aesthetic this piece enjoys; an ideal representation of the comfortable wash
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2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

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Wool

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John Widdicomb French Provincial Style Tall Chest Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very heavy well made dresser by John Widdicomb. All drawers are dovetailed
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers

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Walnut

Solid Walnut French Provincial Double Dresser
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut double dresser with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three drawers along side three drawers. The dresser with a scalloped front, solid side panels.
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers

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Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Good vintage condition with Black lacquer finish on maple. Very mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique hand painted bedside cabinets. Crafted in France, circa 1880, each commode stands on tapered and fluted legs over a straight a...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands

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Wood, Paint

Baker Parquet Top Finely Carved Country French Large Massive Coffee Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, John Widdicomb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Parquet Top Finely Carved Country French Large Massive Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chestnut

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity with flip up mirror By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 42"W x 20"D ...
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities

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Brass

18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Italian Louis XVI grey hand painted chest of drawers with brass handles. This Gustavian solid oak dresser from Northern Italy, most likely the Piemonte region, bordering...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

High Style Swivel Vanity Stool by Jay Spectre c 1970/1980's
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency style swivel boudoir chair, vanity stool designed by Jay Spectre circa 1970' 1980's. The stool features four solid oak legs in pale bleach...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools

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Fabric, Oak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Cherry Wood Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or bedside chests By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, with gold gilt trim and flo...
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Night Stands

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Brass

John Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Tiered Drop Leaf Handkerchief Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage John Widdicomb handkerchief accent table, circa 1960s. Made of walnut featuring triangular form with two tiered drop leaf design, matchbook top and cabriole legs. John Wi...
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Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning walnut Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley. Four large scale drawers. Legs feature Japanese style- studio/ craftsman details. Leather wrapped handles (dark brown) show s...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of Martinsville. Features three drawers over three generous drawers with louver fronts. Brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Provincial Chest By John Widdicomb In French Blue
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Provincial chest in an original French blue paint by John Widdicomb. It has the original brass hardware and dovetail construction. The nightstands are available as w...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a flamboyant pair of bright gold leaf gilded Robin's egg blue distressed finish commodes. The gold is newer and the painted finish probably is too. There are some minor defec...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacque...
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands

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Brass

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French "Shabby Chic" Chest of Drawers
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French "Shabby Chic" chest of drawers with bun feet. An arrangement of two over three oak lined
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

French "Shabby Chic" Chest of Drawers
French "Shabby Chic" Chest of Drawers
H 46 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
CUTE French Country Painted Flowers Chest of Drawers
Located in Newberry, SC
A charming, shabby chic Chest of Drawers from France dating to 1950 with a worn painted finish and
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Vintage 1950s French Vanities

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Wood

Shabby Chic Cabinet, 1940
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
covered with mahogany veneer. Legs are made of solid wood. Surface finished with shabby chic. Inside the
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cabinets

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Mahogany

Shabby Chic Cabinet, 1940
Shabby Chic Cabinet, 1940
H 35.83 in W 52.37 in D 23.23 in
Ivory Dresser Chippendale Shabby Chic Vintage Antique
Located in Lage, DE
charm of shabby chic. Measures: Height about 92 cm / width about 67 cm / depth about 38 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Dressers

Pine Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
plywood. Legs made of solid wood. Surface finished with shabby chic method. The chest has four practical
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Plywood

Pine Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, 1970s
Pine Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, 1970s
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 16.15 in
Pine Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1930s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
made of solid wood. Surface finished with shabby chic. Inside the space was filled with practical
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1930s
Pine Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1930s
H 35.04 in W 35.83 in D 17.33 in
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
veneer. Surface is finished with the shabby chic method. This piece of furniture is a Classic chest of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 51.58 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Antique Rustic 18th Century French Chest of Drawers Patina Finish
Located in Vienna, AT
geometrical motifs. The chest has a new patina finish in the Gustavian/ shabby chic Style in a light cream
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Antique 1790s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Oak Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
the chest of drawers is finished with shabby chic method with author's own abrasions. Small scratches
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Dressers

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Oak

Oak Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1950s
Oak Chest of Drawers, Swedish Design, 1950s
H 36.23 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
that will accommodate most objects. The piece has been restored and although still, shabby chic is very
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Cabinet Ludwig Philippe, French Design, 1940s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
with mahogany veneer. Legs are made of solid wood. Surface finished with shabby chic. Inside the space
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cabinets

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Mahogany

Cabinet Ludwig Philippe, French Design, 1940s
Cabinet Ludwig Philippe, French Design, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 38.98 in D 16.54 in
Credenza Pine, 1980s, Provence Style
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
shabby chic method with original abrasion. Larger traces of use are always shown in the pictures. Product
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Credenzas

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Pine

Credenza Pine, 1980s, Provence Style
Credenza Pine, 1980s, Provence Style
H 74.41 in W 52.37 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard Pine, Swedish Design, 1990s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
its artistic edition. A chest of drawers in mint color. Condition: Surface is finished with shabby
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1990s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

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Pine

Sideboard Pine, Swedish Design, 1990s
Sideboard Pine, Swedish Design, 1990s
H 33.47 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
RTV Cabinet Ash, Swedish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
artistic edition. Condition: The surface of the chest of drawers is finished with shabby chic method
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cabinets

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Ash

RTV Cabinet Ash, Swedish Design, 1960s
RTV Cabinet Ash, Swedish Design, 1960s
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Antique Victorian Distressed Painted Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very decorative antique Victorian shabby chic chest of drawers. This was made in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Old shabby chic chest of drawers, nice patina and elaborate, France circa 1980s
Located in leucate, FR
Magnificent old “shabby chic” chest of drawers. This piece of furniture is very elaborate. the
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Shabby Chic Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice carved and painted chest, shabby chic style. Has gold highlights and handles. Adorable!
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Provencal Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
renovation, finished in shabby chic style. Very good condition. Measures: height 72 cm, width 86 cm
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Wonderful Vintage Shabby Chic Mirrored Chinoiserie Gilt Reverse Painted Chest
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage shabby chic mirrored chinoiserie, gold gilt and reverse painted shadow box
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror

Antique Carriage Trunk, Painted, Pine, Victorian, Dome Topped Chest, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shabby chic, coastal aesthetic Loop carry handles to each end Featuring the original lock, key absent
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

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Pine

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Dresden, 1750
Located in Greding, DE
with grey accents is new and has a shabby-chic patina.
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Dresden, 1750
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Dresden, 1750
H 32.68 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Baker Furniture French Country Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
and would fit well with traditional, French, and shabby chic environments. The chests are in very good
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Country French Painted, Whitewashed Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French painted, whitewashed commode is perfect for the "shabby chic" look and
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Antique 1880s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

18th Century Country French Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
choice for the "shabby chic" look, but the original cast bronze pulls and keyguards survive in all their
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Commodes and Chests of D...

Superb French Impressionist Parlour Sitting Room Interior Scene Signed Oil
By Julien Caucheteux
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vase. Idyllic. The painting is also presented in its original and very "shabby chic" frame. So
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Folk Art Painted Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
, Scandinavian farmhouse, sophisticated provincial shabby chic, and rustic industrial style. As warm and
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
for a wide range of interior styles: Arts & Crafts, Cottage, Swedish Farmhouse, Rustic, shabby chic
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Shabby Chic White Blanket Chest, Carved Wood, Painted Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s shabby chic white blanket chest, hand-carved wood, painted polished to wax Measures cm: H
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Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests

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Walnut

French Country Chic and Shabby 7 Drawer Cream and Flower Lingerie Tall Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country style chic and shabby 7 drawer cream and flower Lingerie tall chest. Item features
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Country Dressers

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Moorish Style Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
eclectic Moroccan, Syrian or bohemian gypsy to refined transitional, antique shabby chic or contemporary
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Late 20th Century Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Gucci Italy Moss Green Suede Shabby Chic Unisex Jacket c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy Moss green suede shabby chic unisex jacket c 1970s The double breasted vintage jacket
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1970s Italian Double-Breasted Jackets

Vintage White Japanese Wardrobe with Interior Trays
Located in Somis, CA
, with beach shabby chic style, or with French, Asian, Minimalist decors.           
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20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug with Modern Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Georgian, Romantic, French Provincial, Swedish Farmhouse, shabby chic, Southern Living, English Country
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Chippendale Style Bookcase
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Forney, TX
and sophisticated Provincial shabby chic farmhouse style white paint finish that is suitable for both
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany, Paint

Provencal Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
in shabby chic style. Dimensions: height 76cm, width 74cm, depth 40cm.
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Colonial Style Sideboard Chest of Drawers Credenza Mahogany Shabby Chic Large
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful French painted Colonial style 'Shabby Chic’ solid mahogany 'His & Hers’ chest of
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Late 20th Century English French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Distressed Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Bronx, NY
Very rustic shabby chic white oak Bombay 9 drawer dresser with red trim and pulls.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Distressed Bombay Chest of Drawers
Distressed Bombay Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 78 in D 20.5 in
Rustic late 18th Century French Three-Drawer Chest from the Countryside
Located in Vienna, AT
nicely carved molding. The chest has a modern new make-up in the Gustavian/ Shabby Chic Style in a
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Antique 1790s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Vintage Cottage White Dresser French Cane Barbola Roses
Located in Palm Springs, CA
overlay of BARBOLA ROSES. A soft warm cottage white patina, Shabby and Chic; adding to the charm of
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Wood

Distressed Louis XVI style marble top commode
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
not cracked. Knowing that " shabby chic " is not so current in this era of tailored interiors , this
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Mint Secretary, French Design, 1980s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
veneer. The surface is finished with shabby chic. Inside the space was filled with practical adjustable
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mint Secretary, French Design, 1980s
Mint Secretary, French Design, 1980s
H 73.63 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
French Directoire Double Sided Five Panel Room Screen Blue with Gold Detail
Located in Kent, GB
This shabby chic five panelled room screen is the most extraordinary color, it is almost impossible
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Painted High Chest in Black with Mackenzie Tartan Plaid Pattern Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique shabby-chic painted chest in glossy black with hand painted tartan print on drawers. Two
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Shabby Chic Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shabby chic chest for your home. A shabby chic chest — often made from wood, hardwood and pine — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage shabby chic chest now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shabby chic chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shabby chic chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shabby chic chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Claude Mahey, Paul McCobb and Rug & Kilim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shabby Chic Chest?

A shabby chic chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $484 and the highest can go for as much as $8,873.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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