Decoupage Chest Of Drawers
Pretty Bombay Style Painted & Decoupaged Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely refurbished vintage bombe style chest of drawers having cream crackle painted background and
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Vintage 1940s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Venetian Painted Yellow Commode with Decoupage Decoration & 2 Drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Venetian Laca Povera Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This lovely delicately decoupaged commode with figures in a naturalistic setting has a faux marble
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Lacca Povera Comodini, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Lacca Povera small commodes or chest of drawers. Beautifully painted in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
mahogany construction, has stood the test of time. This petite chest of drawers showcases a tasteful
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20th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
drawers and cabinets on the interior with columnar accents. The exterior with exceptional decoupage
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
21st Century Contemporary Side Coffee Center Round Table in Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Side Table is perfect for an artsy and luxury interior design project. A modern side table made in marquetry and it can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
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Wood
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
18th Century English Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C painted English housekeepers cupboard. 1790.
Reference: 7581
Dimensions
78 inches (198 cms) Wide
23 inches (58 cms) Deep
85.5 inches (217 cms) High.
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Antique 18th Century English George III Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Antique Venetian Style Paint Decorated Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A two long drawer commode in pale green paint. The top and drawers with green scrolling vines framed in golden tone scrolled bands, the drawers and matching side decoration with corn...
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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Italian-Made Vernis Martin French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Buffet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully made, time-worn Italian take on a French design. The piece has a great original finish and exhibits 100 years of use but does it nicely. The cabinet can be used...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Beech
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...
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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Bed
Located in Ballard, CA
A very rare 20th century handpainted Italian bed. This twin sized bed features an exquisite multicolored Florentine design Comes with the original side rails to accommodate a twin si...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
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Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
H 50.75 in W 45.38 in D 4.38 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Deep Blue & Chinoiserie Tevere Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere Armoire in a special deep sea blue with a full on-relief gilded Chinoiserie Decor.
The ent...
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Grey Tevere Armoire with Foliage Decor
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Tevere armoire in grey with a full foliage decor.
The entire facade of this spectacular Armoire b...
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2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 96.46 in W 39.38 in D 25.2 in
Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Parquetry and Marquetry Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of Louis XVI style french ormolu-mounted parquetry and marquetry side tables, late 19th-early 20th century, in the manner of RVLC.
These tables are truly excep...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 27 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
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Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Music Sheets
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A 1930's pine chest of drawers with later applied music sheets in decoupage
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paper, Pine
English Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Shell Design
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An English pine chest of drawers c1880, with decoupage shell design on black japaned background.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paper
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chest of drawers, circa 1910 with new decoupage.
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1920s English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
This chest of drawers features a new decoupage horse motif. It can be decoupaged to order.
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Victorian Commode Decorated with "Découpage"
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A small Victorian commode, painted in black and covered with “decoupage” motifs.
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 19th century French sandpapered oak commode, with three drawers.
Inside the drawers covered
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Widdicomb Dresser Painted in the Italian Rococo Manner
Located in Houston, TX
work of original chest.
Chest has scalloped carving and many of the drawers are divided.
Hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Dressers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Victorian Tartanware Painted Black and Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Victorian Tartanware painted black and decoupage chest of drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Decoupaged Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
This antique chest of drawers from England is a real show stopper! The new black paint and yellow
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Decoupage Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful five drawer chest with excellent decoupage work with a black painted background
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English 19th Century Découpage Fish Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A bow-front, découpage and painted five-drawer chest of drawers from 19th century England. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
English 19th Century Découpage Fish Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful, smaller découpage and painted four-drawer chest of drawers from 19th century England
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
19th Century Victorian Decoupage Fish Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Victorian, painted four-drawer chest of drawers from 19th century England, that has more recently
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paper
19th Century Victorian Decoupage Fish Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This great little Victorian bamboo four-drawer chest of drawers comes to us from 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Bamboo Chest of Drawers with Butterflies Decoupage
Located in Port Chester, NY
A really fun and unique piece! This antique bamboo chest of drawers has recently applied decoupage
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
English 19th Century Découpaged Bamboo Chest-of-Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful English bamboo four-drawer chest, circa 1890, has recently been découpaged in a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage
Located in Port Chester, NY
This antique chest of drawers is a real show stopper! The fish decoupage and gilding were recently
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Reverse Decoupage Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Painted wood chest with glass reverse decoupage top and drawer fronts - SPECIAL SALE PRICE
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
English Chest with Butterfly and Moth Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a butterfly and
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
English Painted & Butterfly Decoupage Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 1890's chest of drawers has been painted a light green and creme color with butterfly
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Antique 19th Century English Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique English Pine Chest, Decoupaged
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique two over three pine chest of drawers from England. This Victorian bureau has been newly
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Decoupaged Antique English Pine Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
This decoupaged elephant chest of drawers is amusing, and very practical too. A good English
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Decoupaged Cottage Chest, FRENCH POSTCARDS
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming and beach-cottage ready. An antique pine bureau, decoupaged with vintage French postcard
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint, Paper
English Painted & Decoupage Chest with Butterfly and Flowers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 1890's chest of five drawers, re-finished with black paint overlaid with decoupage of
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English 19th Century Bamboo and Decoupage Shell Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English bamboo chest from the 1890s has been recently refinished. Where you see black paint and
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Georgian Pine Chest, Newly Painted and Decoupaged with Fish
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dramatic decoupaged Georgian chest. The new black paint on this well worn pine bureau showcases
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Bombay Nightstands with Decoupage Spiderman Artwork
Located in Pasadena, TX
Series) # 1. Pages from the comic were professionally decoupaged onto the commodes, preserving all the
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1990s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of vintage fornasetti inspired chest of drawers
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A Pair of mid-Century chest of drawers designed by E Gomme for G Plan, 1960s.
These practical yet
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Pine Cottage Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
drawers. Sturdy continental pine. Drawers slide easily.
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
19th Century, Decoupage, Crème Painted Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Decoupage and-painted, three drawer, polychrome, and parcel silver gilt commode above a wave-form
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Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Louis XVI Painted and Decoupage Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful Italian Louis XVI painted and decoupage two-drawer commode. Having lovely scene across
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Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Magnifico Medici Inscriptions, Over Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Decorated Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. English Hepplewhite chest of drawers with contemporary fish decoupage on black background
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Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Josef Frank "Flora" Commode for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare 1940's "Flora" chest of drawers, model number 1050, designed by Austrian architect Josef Frank
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century Italian "Lacca Povera" Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
top. The piece is exuberantly painted and decorated with decoupage figures of 18th century life.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest Of Drawers Decorated With 'Mind The Gap' Mythical Beasts Decoupage
By Willis & Gambier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Solid wood chest of drawers by Willis & Gambier, renowned furniture makers. The piece boasts an
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cupboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 35.83 in W 45.28 in D 20.08 in
English Pair of Decoupage Bedside Cabinets
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
painted black with a fish decoupage design. These cabinets will add a whimsical flair to any room in your
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Antique 19th Century English Other Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, by E. Gomme
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
A Pair of mid-century chest of drawers designed by E Gomme for G Plan, 1950s.
These practical yet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Antique Bamboo Etagere with Fish Decoupage
Located in Port Chester, NY
", and 38 1/2" high. We like this decoupage pattern of fish on black, and have commissioned a chest of
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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Découpage Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Découpage chest of drawers with soft cabriole curves and custom cut mirrored top. Pale pink painted
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paper
English 19th Century Découpaged Pine Chest-of-Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful English pine chest, circa 1880s, has recently been ebonized and découpaged in a fun
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Découpage Fish Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This great little Victorian bamboo three-drawer chest of drawers comes to us from 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
19th Century Victorian Decoupage Moth Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
more recently had beautiful gold moths decoupaged onto the piece. The chest has two smaller top drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paper
19th Century Victorian Découpage Fish Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Victorian, painted five-drawer chest of drawers from 19th century England, that has more recently
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
English Fish Decoupage Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English bamboo chest of drawers from the 1890's with recent paint and decoupage of a fish motif
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Red Chinoiserie Bombe Chest of Drawers with Decoupage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique French red chinoiserie bombe chest with early decoupage applied throughout the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
English 19th Century Découpage Shell Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English three-drawer bamboo chest from the 1890s that has been recently refinished. Where you
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Stunning Liberty's London Fish Decoupage Victorian Chest of Drawers Lovely Size
By Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning original Victorian 19th century hand made Chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Victorian Decoupaged Moth Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
more recently had beautiful gold moths decoupaged onto the piece. The chest has two smaller top drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Chest with Moth Decoupage Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique bow front pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a moth
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique chest. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage design. This
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bombay Commode Nightstands with Decoupage Spiderman Artwork
Located in Pasadena, TX
1st Series) # 1. Pages from the comic were professionally decoupaged onto the commodes, preserving all
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Dressers
Materials
Pine, Paint, Paper
Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Vintage chest of drawers decoupaged from pages of an antique french book
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paper
Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English pine chest with horse decoupage. Please contact for current availability or more
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English pine dresser with later decoupage added. Flowers, butterflies, and vegetables make for such
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Decoupage Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of decoupage chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique decoupage chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and bamboo. Decoupage chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Decoupage chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Louis XVI and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many decoupage chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Frank, Liberty & Co. and Svenskt Tenn produced popular decoupage chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Decoupage Chest Of Drawers?
Decoupage chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,395, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
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 Decoupage Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2021Dressers 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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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