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1900s French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French faux bamboo chest of drawers features a beautifully grained wooden frame accented
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant mid-19th century French Louis Philippe commode, sourced in Provence, France. Hand
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Early 19th C. French Petite Side Chest w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical small-sized side chest, with brass accents, from the early 19th century. This
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
1900s French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French faux bamboo chest of drawers with a marble top showcases the charm and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This mid-19th century French Louis XV chest of drawers dates to the 1850s and exemplifies the
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Period 3-Drawer Chest, Black w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Exceptional and Grand Antique French Walnut Bombé Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional and finely crafted antique walnut bombe chest of drawers with a banded panel
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Five-Drawer Chest with Bronze Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French five-drawer chest with bronze decorations.
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770
Located in Leimen, DE
Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France circa 1770
This refined marquetry Louis XVI chest of
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1770s Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
$7,595 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Louis XVI-style chest of drawers originates from France and has been crafted around
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Rosewood
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century, France.
Furniture in very good condition
Category
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows
Category
Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
$712 Sale Price
75% Off
17th Century Catalan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna
Very
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique French Chests
Materials
Ash
Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a
Category
1780s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetail Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetailed Trunk. Item features
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique French Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French semainier or tall chest of mahogany, featuring a figured marble top over a frieze of
Category
19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode.
Hand crafted solid black walnut
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers
This child’s Baroque style
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
$437 Sale Price
65% Off
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small French-style chiffonier chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is a
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome late 19th-century French Louis Philippe dresser sourced from Provence. Hand-crafted from
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Buffet Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated buffet chest. The buffet is raised by
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring a white
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
19c French Antique Empire Walnut Chest with Marble Top
Paw Feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic 19th-century French Empire walnut chest featuring clean architectural lines and refined
Category
19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century.
France
Middle 18th century
Dimensions
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This item is a gorgeous 19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble. The chest
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19th Century French Directoire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Provincial Style
Located in Crawley, GB
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Style , the beautiful white ash whith gold makes this
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Late 19th Century British French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scale French Louis XV style three drawer mahogany bombe chest of drawers with inlay detail
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Charming French Antique Chest w/ Original Finish, Rococo Hardware,
Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised two-drawer chest, with its original finish, from the early 19th century. This
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three
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19th Century European Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
$13,691 / item
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers – France, 1780s
A remarkable example of 18th-century French
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew
$12,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Paris France Antique Hide Wood Iron Dome Trunk Chest, Signed, Early 18th Century
Located in Forney, TX
Patina perfection! A rare and incredible nearly 300 year old French Parisian trunk by La Forest in
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
French 3-Drawer Side-Chest with Clean Lines and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised side chest with drawers from the early 19th century. This antique side chest or end
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful Louis XVI Style chest of drawers dates back to the second half of the 19th century
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th Century French Directoire Period commode made of solid cherry wood with yellow pine
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
1820s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
1820s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers in Original Patina. This richly detailed Louis XV chest
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Commode Bombe Chest of Drawers Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Marble Top Chest of Drawers. 19th century French Bombe Commode in the style of
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1840s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI–Style Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Brass Trim, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI–style chest of drawers crafted in cherry wood and cherry veneer, distinguished
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI–Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well-proportioned Louis XVI–style chest of drawers crafted in walnut, dating from the early 19th
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1900s French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Louis XVI oak chest of drawers features a beautifully worn, pale patinated finish
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood two-drawer raised side chest, from the turn of the 18th and 19th
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood French Breakfront Chest w/ Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France features a subtle break-front design that carries through from the marble top to
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Neoclassical wooden chest of drawers with marble top presents a refined
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Circa 1870. Adds
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1870s Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
An exceptional French Louis XV-XVI Transition dresser featuring a total of five drawers. The upper
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble in very good
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Regencé Antique Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fabulous French commode of the Regencé period, this substantial chest of drawers has been beautifully
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18th Century French Regency Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode, Bronze
Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Commode topped with a Carrara marble.
Fluted
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Art Deco Mahogany and Copper "Tulip" Chest, Maurice Dufrene
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco Mahogany and Copper "Tulip" Chest, Maurice Dufrene
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire Period commode from Normandy made of solid cherry wood. Three
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
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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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