Wood Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from Hyogo pref., Japan. . Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the styl...

Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser. The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can be...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

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This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and is raised on bun feet. This dresser has been restored, case is sturdy and drawer...

This is an old Japanese black chest. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. Old paper is attached to the sides, back, and top. The paper is past...

This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...

This is a superb Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture bachelors Chests or small chest of drawers/bedside chest that dates to the end of the 20th century. The chest is in overall very go...

Set of 2 Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s Intact and in good condition, found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo.

A three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers made from pine, featuring a newly applied black-and-white color scheme. The decoration includes intricate meander patterns and a diamond g...

1970s brutalist cabinet in massive oak, by De Coene Frères (BE)

Pair of Rosewood bedside tables with handles and gilt brass inserts, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, show signs of wear and tear given by time SIZING: Height ...

A refined Louis XVI style marble-topped fruitwood commode from France, circa 1870, with Neoclassical and transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today....

This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style commode or chest of drawers features burl walnut panels and fluted rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are ...

Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden. Oak, 4 drawers. Dimensions: 66 cm H, 68 cm W, 48 cm D. Original condition. All purchases are cover...

Gustavian chest of drawers from the 1840s with three drawers, painted grey in a classic style. Top made of marbled wood, giving an elegant expression. Swedish origin with period carv...

Beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu chests. These are out of a great Palm Springs estate. These are old Meiji period chests that have been refitted with new ...

A beautiful late 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware and locks. This commode has a serpentine front, shaped top and apron to the front an...

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect.  2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...

Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...

Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker Furniture was introduced in the 1950s. Inspired by traditional Asian design, but featuring sleek, modern lines, the pieces have remaine...

This is a hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chest. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly the top. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail const...

Mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from Kanto area, Japan. . Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the s...

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The reinforcing brackets are mad...

This late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features its original Saint Anne marble top. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are de...

This is an old Japanese drawer. It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku region, and it is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period. The material is ...

Wooden chest with 10 drawers. Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...

This stunning chest of drawers exudes timeless appeal with its original faux-bois "tortoiseshell" finish. The deep three-drawer design provides generous storage space while maintaini...

Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...

This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or possibly Vermont , the workmanship is absolutely beautiful . From the fully turned...

Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT

This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, giving it a...

This is a handsome Italian burl wood commode crafted in Italy for Bloomingdale’s. It has Biedermeier or neo-classical styling. The drawers are paper lined and have dovetail construct...

Late 19th century Louis XVI bronze, wood, and marble commode by François Linke after a Model by Jean-François Leleu, France By: Francois Linke, Jean-François Leleu (in the style of)...

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

When searching for a perfect chest of drawers for a hall, dining room or bedroom, that exudes sophistication and southern charm, this piece from Hickory Chair Company could be your a...

This large shop cabinet, tansu chest of drawers, is in the vein of Kusuri dansu (Medicine / apothecary chest). Product of Meiji era (1860s-1910), es...

This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a Saint Anne marble top and rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail construction...

Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...

Gustavian chest of drawers in black-painted wood with beautiful patina. An elegant chest of drawers with four drawers – one upper, smaller drawer featureing fine fluting, while the t...

Opulent French mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a dramatic white carrara marble top. Beautifully crafted in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste. The case is fronted ...

Early 18th century decorated walnut chest of drawers from England. The top is made of two planks and has gorgeous banding around the edge of the chest which ends in beveled molded ed...

Lovely 20th century Baroque style chest of drawers from the period around 1940 in Italy. A fantastic looking, perfect sized chest of drawers providing three drawers. This piece has b...

Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Sweden, Circa 1850. Large model with three drawers and original hardware. Nice patina and wear.

This 175 years-old Tansu chest of drawers, is a product of late Edo period. Made of thick, quality cedar that is hard to find nowadays. There're scratches but just on the surface, st...

Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s.

This stunning Italian chest of drawers is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Made of solid wood, it features beautiful black M...

This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It is a historic piece of furniture made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). The material is cedar wood. The handles are m...

Stunning Antique English Rosewood Glazed Pier Cabinet with Lattice Gilt Metal, Ebonsied Finish & Inlay Interior is lined with Fabric & Comes With A Working Key With Silk Swing Tag ...

A Swedish Grace birch and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, Circa 1930s, probably produced for Nordiska Komapaniet, the rectangular top above three long drawers with palisades band...

19th century RJ Horner faux bamboo dresser and mirror. Dresser features unique craftsmanship with three large drawers with brass hardware, below a b...

These are marvelous and whimsical! Look at the amazing faux marble paint decorated tops and the incredible figures of jesters, satrys, and lions. The painting is so magnificent and w...

A striking Art Deco Chest of drawers. The 4 graduated drawers run smoothly and have their original attractive handles in emerald green. The drawer fronts are decorated in caramandal ...

Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1900. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted front corners, below are 4 burl walnut d...

This antique 24-drawer cabinet was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912). The beautifully arranged drawers create a striking design. The main body is made of cedar, while the d...

19th Century Louis Philippe walnut commode with four drawers and marble top.

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a pink marble backsplash, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, 3 drawers, no key, but unl...

We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Walnut Chest of drawers with 4 graduated drawers, each decoratively veneered to match the top of the chest and adorned with thei...

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Japan during the Taisho period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark finish. The organized façade showcases six drawers (three large ones followed by two medium size and a smaller one), each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock. The lower right section presents the safe, which opens to reveal additional drawers. Tansus were portable chests...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical wooden two-drawer commodes made in the 19th Century with polychrome painted mythical figures around gracefully adorning the surfaces. These each include ...

This stunning Italian chest of drawers embodies the essence of mid-century modern style with its exquisite blend of solid wood, aqua blue Murano glass and polished brass fittings. ...

Cassettiera Art Nouveau di Ebanisteria di Bassano. Struttura interamente in legno, maniglie in ottone. L’articolo è in ottime condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difetto esteti...

These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered with beautiful walnut veneer. Each chest features three spacious drawers lockable w...

A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...

Found in France, this empire style three drawer chest dates from the 1960s. Classically styled, the chest features an ebonised finish with brass hardware, brass-capped front feet and...

An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...

A beautifully proportioned ‘Odeon’ chest of drawers by Heals & Sons, crafted in solid English oak, c.1930s. This piece features the clean lines, subtle detailing, and honest construc...

Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...