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19th Century French Painted Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This amazing 19th century French painted chest came right out of the south of France. It is so
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19th Century Antique French Chests
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Hardwood
1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of this 1850s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece of
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Wood
Good French Semanier Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good quality seven drawer French walnut semanier chest of drawers with ormolu handles, escution
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Tulipwood
19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Wood
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer. Decorative rare Coffer / Blanket
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
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Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco trouser chest – France 1925
Located in Girona, Girona
Large Art Deco trouser chest, solid mahogany and maple with bird’s eye maple veneer, six drawers
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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Chests
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Bronze
19th Century French Baroque Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Baroque oak chest of drawers showcases bold architectural detailing and
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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Chests
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Oak
19th Century French Industrial Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce a statement of historical significance and unique design with this 19th Century French
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Provincial oak chest of drawers showcases the graceful curves and refined
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
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Oak
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel.
The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
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Walnut
Boulle chest of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
We present an exclusive Boulle style chest of drawers, from France, dating from around 1860. This
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Chests
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Brass
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century French Empire chest of drawers in walnut, with brass pulls and column accents
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Brass
19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers. This exquisite chest reflects the refined
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19th Century French Gustavian Antique French Chests
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Oak
French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, with case which houses three graduated
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This neoclassical cabinet is made of
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Mahogany
18th Century French Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century period Louis XVI cherry chest of drawers from France. The top is made from four
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Brass
18thc Regence chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c fine Regence rosewood and mahogany commode. Original marble top
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Chests
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Marble
$38,500
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century French marble top chest with canter corners, shaped marble top and French
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
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Marble
Monumental French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and imposing late 18th Century French oak three drawer chest of good colour and beautiful
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Patinated Wood Chest of Drawers is a beautiful example of rustic
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
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Wood
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved helper, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
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1880s French Renaissance Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Brass
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak
French Provincial country house
Very decorative and
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
$2,097 Sale Price
20% Off
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Tulipwood
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 86cm, width
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with the ORIGINAL blue paint. The Specimen Marble
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Marble
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Napa, CA
From the Ile-de-France region, mounted on tapered legs.
Jeff Miller is a furniture designer
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19th Century Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
1900s French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Louis XVI chest of drawers showcases classic neoclassical symmetry and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'. The chest
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid walnut four drawer commode or chest of drawers. French or possibly Swiss
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
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Walnut
Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Bleached Walnut
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Early 19th Century French Country Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important French mid-19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Kingwood two drawer chest. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest in Walnut
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French Empire-style tall chest featuring six drawers and rounded column supports with
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
Antique chest of drawers, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880.
Origin: France
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height 104 cm
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is the ideal choice for style and storage
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1870s French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Brass
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chests
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Brass
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so
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1770s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Directoire Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1790
Elegant French Directoire chest of drawers dating
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1790s Directoire Antique French Chests
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Marble, Brass
Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Oak
$4,250 / set
18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion
Inlay Strongbox Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian or French Renaissance Revival Strongbox Chest with Inlay and Lion Masks
A
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18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique French Chests
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Iron
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Mahogany
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest
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1780s French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI-style walnut chest of drawers, almost a semainier except with six
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Brass
Chest of drawers-chiffonier, France, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers-chiffonier, France, early 20th century.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
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Walnut
French Antique Wooden Chest Carved with Vegetal Patter Renaissance Period 16th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice carved wooden chest from the Renaissance period, late 16th early 17th century.
The lower part
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
$2,278 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers,
1810, France
Cherrywood
Directoire chest of
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1810s French Directoire Antique French Chests
Materials
Cherry
French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fine example of a mid-18th century Louis XV provincial serpentine walnut chest of drawers
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique chest from the mid-19th century, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Large antique chest from the mid-19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble, Ormolu
18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1750
18thC French walnut bombe chest Commode
Measures: W 133 x D 64 x H 95cm.
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18th Century Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to
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Early 18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Wood, Paint
$9,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Siena Yellow Marble Top
France, 1900
Add a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French old baby bassinet or cradle.
Can be used in a baby or a child room for storing toys and
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Chestnut
$1,139 Sale Price
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French 19th Century Transition Mable Top Marquetry Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers. This elegant chest reflects the graceful curves
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
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Fruitwood
$4,640 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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