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American Empire Mahogany Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire mahogany chest of drawers with carved pineapple finials and sides with swivel
Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Mahogany Dresser
American Empire Mahogany Dresser

American Empire Mahogany Dresser

$8,700
Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Danish Empire or Biedermeier chest in fine West Indies mahogany with four drawers of
Category

1830s Danish Biedermeier Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark

Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark

$5,450
Chest of Drawers with Detached Columns in Walnut, Empire, XIXth Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Commode with detached columns in walnut, 19th Empire period, to be restored above Sainte-Anne gray
Category

19th Century Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chest of Drawers with Detached Columns in Walnut, Empire, XIXth Century

Chest of Drawers with Detached Columns in Walnut, Empire, XIXth Century

$1,008
Period Empire Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Empire walnut commode with neoclassical giltwood carved appliques.
Category

Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Period Empire Italian Commode
Period Empire Italian Commode

Period Empire Italian Commode

$26,000
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
architectural presence. We offer a matching Empire chest of drawers from the dame provenance. Please compare the
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

Antique Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

$11,000
Vintage French Empire Marquetry Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Empire-style brass hardware and ebonized accents. This chest of drawers not only offers generous storage
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Marquetry Secretaire
Vintage French Empire Marquetry Secretaire

Vintage French Empire Marquetry Secretaire

$4,750
19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Empire Commode in book matched flame mahogany and Black Marble Top
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commode
19th Century French Empire Commode

19th Century French Empire Commode

$3,725
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode

$4,034
Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode, with an artisan hand-painted finish, from the 19th century. This antique
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode
Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode

Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode

$6,860
Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Napoleon III, Empire Revival four drawer commode in pickled mahogany. With good bronze
Category

1860s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode
Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode

Napoleon III Empire REvival Commode

$4,530
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"

French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"

$1,900
Early 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in London, GB
France, c. 1820 An early 19th century Empire mahogany commode with finely chased ormolu mounts
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Empire Commode
Early 19th Century Empire Commode

Early 19th Century Empire Commode

$6,237 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare French Empire period chest of drawers, in walnut wood with keyholes and gilded brass handles
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode
19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode

19th Century French Empire Walnut Commode

$3,227 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The top planks still
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode

$3,200
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top. Seven
Category

19th Century Danish Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

$4,499 Sale Price
36% Off
French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble Top. Commode features the elegance of fine
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top
French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top

French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top

$3,400
French 19th Century Empire Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire three-drawer commode from the 19th century with its original marble top. A more
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Painted Commode
French 19th Century Empire Painted Commode

French 19th Century Empire Painted Commode

$5,200
19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with the grandeur of the 19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode, a
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode
19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode

19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode

$6,800
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with paint in layered
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

$5,200
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous pair of early 19th Century Italian Empire cherrywood commodes. Completely original
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes

$13,048 / set
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with blue paint in
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Stone, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

$5,400
19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French Empire Period Commode. This commode is made with mahogany wood and was
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Period Commode
19th Century French Empire Period Commode

19th Century French Empire Period Commode

$4,250
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-drawer commode. Restrained, elegant design typical of the period. Subtly
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode

Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode

$3,900
Danish 19th Century Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Empire commode made in Regency style. Unique, probably made to order. Cuba mahogany with
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

Danish 19th Century Empire Mahogany Commode
Danish 19th Century Empire Mahogany Commode

Danish 19th Century Empire Mahogany Commode

$3,674 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish empire mahogany commode / desk with an limestone top containing fossils
Category

19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode
Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

$14,800
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire-style demilune cabinets. The white marble tops supported by rosewood bases
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets

$15,000 / set
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French marble top commode made of bookmatched burl mahogany and decorative Empire style ormolu
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode

French 19th Century Empire Style Commode

$3,795
19th Century Austrian Empire Style Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Austrian Empire walnut commode. Exceptional wood finish and superb quality
Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Austrian Empire Style Walnut Commode
19th Century Austrian Empire Style Walnut Commode

19th Century Austrian Empire Style Walnut Commode

$11,880
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome
Category

19th Century Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Empire Commode
French Empire Commode

French Empire Commode

$5,900
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode

$5,800
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Empire mahogany semainier featuring artful neoclassical hardware. Hand
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier

$4,500
19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top

$7,800
Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique French Empire three-drawer mahogany commode, circa 1840, showcasing the refined
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top
Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top

Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top

$6,240 / item
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style mahogany commode, 19th c., having marble top, hidden frieze drawer, over three
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode

Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode

$3,800
French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire walnut commode presents the clean architectural lines and restrained
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century
French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century

French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century

$4,995
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French Empire Period Fruitwwod commode or chest of drawers of rectangular shape, the three
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Chest of Drawers - Commode
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers - Commode

French 19th Century Chest of Drawers - Commode

$2,850
Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest
Located in Oakwood, GA
Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Chest, Mahogany, 69"H Beautiful monumental chest Solid Mahogany
Category

Early 20th Century Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest
Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest

Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest

$2,195
19th Century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century French Empire painted commode with black Belgian marble top. Nice patina and
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble
19th Century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble

19th Century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble

$7,800
French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French Empire commode dates from the early 19th century and exemplifies the refined
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century
French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century

French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century

$5,630
19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century, Hollywood Regecny Style Commode, Chest or Nightstand. Bronze Mounted Empire Commode
Category

1860s Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted
19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted

19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted

$7,600
19th Century French Empire Style Bleached Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century French Empire style commode exudes elegance and sophistication, featuring
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Empire Style Bleached Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Style Bleached Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Style Bleached Commode with Marble Top

$6,400
Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire St. Cherrywood Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu
Category

19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire St. Cherrywood Commodes
Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire St. Cherrywood Commodes

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire St. Cherrywood Commodes

$49,500 / set
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red
Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Poplar

Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest

Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest

$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top
Located in Houston, US
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Commode With Marble Top. Constructed with burled veneer
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Style Commode With Marble Top

$3,995
Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable early 19th century mahogany commode/ half cabinet from the late famous Empire period in
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820
Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820

Mahogany Empire Commode with Gilt Caryatids, Germany, circa 1820

$8,800
French 19th Century Empire Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French 19th century Empire commode having lovely bookmatched walnut and gray fossil marble top that
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Empire Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top
French 19th Century Empire Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top

French 19th Century Empire Petite Walnut Commode with Marble Top

$3,200
Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Troy, NY
, amaranth, palm wood). For a very similar commode see: Enrico Colle, "Italian Empire Furniture" Furnishings
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli
Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli

Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli

$75,000
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Commode with wonderful lion paw feet, in the Empire style, although we have seen
Category

1890s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished

Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished

$4,800
A mahogany Empire commode à l anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères
By Jacob Frères
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A top quality Empire commode made in beautiful mahogany veneer (acajou moucheté) on solid oak
Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble

A mahogany Empire commode à l anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères
A mahogany Empire commode à l anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères

A mahogany Empire commode à l anglaise, Attributed to Jacob Frères

$33,223
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Ash

19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top

$3,250
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and
Category

1860s Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top

$3,200
Pair of Large Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large early 19th century Italian Empire walnut commodes with ebonized columns, bronze doré
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Commodes
Pair of Large Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Commodes

Pair of Large Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Commodes

$31,885 / set
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century with ebonized columns
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns

French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns

$11,250
Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine Empire acajou mouchete mahogany commode in the manner of Bernard Molitor (1755-1833). A
Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor
Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor

Empire Acajou Mouchete Mahogany Mounted Commode, Attributed to Bernard Molitor

$6,200
Chest of drawers, Louis Seize around 1790
Located in Münster, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers, circa 1790 Walnut and plum veneered on a softwood body, band inlays
Category

Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Chest of drawers, Louis Seize around 1790
Chest of drawers, Louis Seize around 1790

Chest of drawers, Louis Seize around 1790

$19,578
C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts Unique piece purchased in
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts
C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts

C1810 Petite French Empire Commode with Grey Marble Top Ormolu Mounts

$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Empire 19th Century Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Dutch Empire three-drawer commode from the 19th century with its original painted finish and
Category

19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Empire Chest

Materials

Brass

Dutch Empire 19th Century Commode
Dutch Empire 19th Century Commode

Dutch Empire 19th Century Commode

$5,600
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Antique Empire Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique empire chest for your home. An antique empire chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique empire chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique empire chest, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique empire chest over the years, but those crafted by Emile Puiforcat, Empire Furniture and Boston Wharf Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Empire Chest?

The average selling price for an antique empire chest at 1stDibs is $4,914, while they’re typically $568 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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 Antique Empire Chest
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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