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Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of 3 Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
lovely large French chest of drawers is solid, stable and ready to use and enjoy.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
1880s French Wood Patinated Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
1880s French Wood Patinated Chest of Drawers With Marble Top. This late 19th-century French chest
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Curvaceous Bombé Three-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer carved and painted wood bombé chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble
Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer side chest with original marble top from the 19th century. This antique end
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C. French 3-Drawer Chest with Beautifully Carved Swags
Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wood chest of three drawers from the early 19th century. This antique commode from
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers with Shell Carvings
Located in PARIS, FR
This authentic 18th-century French chest of drawers is crafted in solid fruitwood, displaying a
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18th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
French chest of drawers
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Transition Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
France
Rosewood and others
Transition around 1780
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Rococo Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
this large French chest of drawers.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire Chest of Drawers, France, 1810 – A Timeless Antique Masterpiece
This exquisite French
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Baroque Style Carved Burl Walnut Rouge Marble Top Commode Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nice antique French chest of drawers. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H x 54" W x 24" D.
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique hand crafted en carved chest of drawers in oak, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800 / chest of drawers / oak, copper / Antique
A French chest of drawers with three
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Early 1800s Belgian Romantic Antique French Chests
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Walnut Transitional Style 2-Drawer Commode from Arles
Located in Dallas, TX
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A beautiful French chest of drawers from Arles, the two-drawer
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
conceal 5 dovetail constructed drawers, very nice French chest. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 45" H x
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Transition Style French Commode, 1870s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from the late 19th century. Transition-style furniture, curved front and
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1870s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a shapely top with canted front corners and center/front scallop, atop a case
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Louis XV Style Commode, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Large chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-1840.
The newer
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th C. French Walnut Commode with Clean Lines
Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French cleanly-designed, rich walnut wood, chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
1800s French Walnut Four Drawer Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 18th century French Chest of Drawers is constructed of solid
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Intarsia Oak Commode witt Marble top by Joseph Schmitz ca 1770
By Joseph Schmitz
Located in Baambrugge, NL
from our collection, this antique French chest of drawers with the three drawers and the sides
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Early 20th C. French Commode Designed in Clean Lines, Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the early 20th century. This antique chest
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French 19th C. Neoclassical Commode, Grey Finish w/Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Handsome French Neoclassical Raised Commode w/Two-Tone Finish, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer chest from the 19th century. This antique chest
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Style Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming 19th century French chest of drawers with attached mirror, crafted in a French
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,200 Sale Price
42% Off
Early 19th C. French Three-Drawer Commode with Beautiful Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French chest commode with really pretty veneer and dark trim, from the early 19th century. This
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
18th C French Commode w/ Vitruvian Wave Trim Along Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from France has a very softly curved serpentine design at front, which is carried
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th C. French Serpentine Commode w/Spectacular Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France has a very softly curved serpentine design at front, which is carried from the
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
19th C. Neoclassic French Commode w/Original Marble Top
Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded front corners, which
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Commode w/Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style chest, with its original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Period Neoclassic Gray Marble-Top Commode w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period chest with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Period French Two-Drawer Commode w/Elaborate Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging top with rounded front corners, with case housing two
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two Drawer Walnut Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
carved center panels, this beautifully patinated French chest of drawers, also referred to as a "jumping
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of this antique French chest lion paw foot commode is an old fashion French Polish and although we
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1890s French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler
s Secretary
Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV bronze Mounted Marble Top 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add timeless elegance to your interior with this exquisite Fine Pale Walnut French Louis XV Bronze
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th C. French Walnut Commode w/Elegantly Carved Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved walnut wood chest of three drawers, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century
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Early 19th Century European Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, stamped COULON, Paris circa 1750
By Jean-Francois Coulon
Located in Greven, DE
: 85 x 132 x 64 cm
Description:
Very beautifully crafted and absolutely collectible French chest of
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
French Blanket Chest circa 1830
Located in Denton, TX
Rustic country French coffer used for storage of linens and blankets. Beautiful French oak with
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Early 19th Century French Country Antique French Chests
Materials
Iron
Large 18th Century Provincial oak Chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 18th Century / Chest / oak / Antique / French Provincial
An elegant 18th-century French
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century Alpine storage chest is a striking example of vernacular craftsmanship. Hand-hewn
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19th Century French Brutalist Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Period Commode In Walnut Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegant French chest of drawers opens to three full-length drawers, each fitted with original lock
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic wooden chest exudes rustic charm with its timeworn patina and sturdy
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19th Century French Rustic Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Rural Primitive Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rural primitive chest that features a weathered patina that reflects its age and
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19th Century French Rustic Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
16th Century Gothic Carved Oak Chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / Chest / oak / Gothic
A remarkable French Gothic oak chest dating from the
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16th Century French Gothic Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique French Provincial Chest
Located in Cambridge, US
France, ca. 18th century. A charming Louis XV chest or commode most likely from late 1700s
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Period French Hand Carved Chest / Trunk - 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. The central panel, transformed into a door at the end of the 19th century to make this chest a
Category
17th Century French Renaissance Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent French Transition Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent French transition chest, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, very elegant with a Brecht marble
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Rosewood
French Charles X Maple Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X bird's eye maple chest with 5 amaranth marquetry inlaid drawers and supporting a
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19th Century French Charles X Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
$15,000
French Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France from the Directoire period. The piece is made of solid cherry wood
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1820s French Directoire Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest
Located in Southampton, GB
A large Studded Leather Dome Top Chest.
Original studdded decorative motif and brass banding.
We
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers made with a beautiful fruitwood with brass accents. This chest of drawers is rare
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Velvet
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period
Very pretty French, Norman work
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16th Century French Gothic Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
$6,261 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique French Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique French chests available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Antique French chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique French chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire antique French chests are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, François Linke and Paul Sormani each produced beautiful antique French chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique French Chests?
Antique French chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,177, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.
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 French Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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