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19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis XVI oak chest of drawers with a marble top presents a refined
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Marble
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI Style, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Very beautiful Louis Seize chest of drawers in solid walnut, 3 drawers with carvings, 2
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Wood, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut, Kingwood
Marble Zinc Lined Chest 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style chest offers shaped marble top over kingwood chest having
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Marble, Zinc
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis XVI oak chest of drawers with marble top embodies the restrained
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Black Antique Chest w/Hoof Feet and Silver Hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking 18th century French Mazarine chest finished in deep black, featuring elegant hoof feet
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18th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French 19th century inlaid walnut chest of drawers with marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century inlaid chest of drawers with marble top circa 1880.
We are pleased to offer
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV-style antique black-lacquered petite commode or bedside table, having a shaped top with gilt bronze border, over three-stacked drawers flanked by bronze Rococo mounts, raise...
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19th Century French Regency Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble chest/side tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Giallo Fossil marble night
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Marble, Ormolu
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of French 19th century chests crafted in exotic woods including mahogany and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble, Brass
French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, one-of-a-kind French country commode or chest of drawers, with a highly carved serpentine
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Oak
Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
corners of the chest are also rounded, fluted and decorated with gilded pipes at the bottom. The chest of
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
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Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival marquetry and ormolu mounted wood serpentine
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1880s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced directly from Provence, France
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Marble
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Dimensions : 55
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Walnut
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pine Chest of Drawers From France, Circa 1850. Nice model with original hardware. Light
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1850s European Antique French Chests
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Oak
Antique Avignon French Provincial Style White Chest of Drawers with Gilt Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome French provincial style chest of drawers. Four drawers. Carved wood with 22k gilt trim
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Regence Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Fittings, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Regence chest of drawers
France
Kingwood
early 18th century
Dimensions: H x W x D
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1720s French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
— formality, symmetry, and classical grandeur. Made by a French Cabinetmaker during the 19th Century.
The
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
French Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Chest of Drawers. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French mahogany marble top chest with graduated book matched drawers, original gilt floral ormolu
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1810s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from
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18th Century French Rococo Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
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Located in Long Branch, NJ
Fine Quality 19th Century French Bombe Bronze Mounted Louis XV Chest Commode
Dimensions : 44" Wide
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with black Stone Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black stone top. Beautiful
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
$5,280 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
1830s French Empire Walnut Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire walnut chest with four drawers and gilded edges
Beautiful wooden root.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Ash with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, with veneers of beautifully patinated
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in France in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Painted Wood Side Chest with Black Marble Top
Faux Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood side chest with marble top from the 19th century. This smaller-sized commode
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Bronze
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 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
Walnut And Burl Walnut Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare walnut and burl walnut chest from the first part of the 18th century.
Superb work
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest. Expertly crafted in the 19th century, this exquisite
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1820s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous antique marble top French Louis XV diamond fruitwood and walnut marquetry commode having
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century. This beautiful small
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1860s French Rococo Antique French Chests
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Kingwood
1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Marble, Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode Sauteuse Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique commode sauteuse was crafted in southern France, circa 1780. Built of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Walnut
French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century
Wood plane and white marble top
Four drawers
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
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Marble
$1,767 Sale Price
56% Off
French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble chest, signed Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Oak Commode Chest of Drawers - George III / Chippendale Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode.
Large deep drawers for functional storage. Does show signs
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19th Century French George III Antique French Chests
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Oak
$2,016 Sale Price
30% Off
19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A stunning Antique French Louis XV-style semainier (tall chest of drawers), crafted in the late
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1880s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
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Breccia Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Maison Jansen/ Louis XVI style
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlay, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI walnut chest of drawers opening on the front with five drawers arranged in
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
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1920s French Folk Art Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. The undeniable elegance of the lines, warm finish of the wood, would make this French Empire chest
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Empire Chest of Drawers with Granite Top, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire chest of drawers in cherry with lateral pilasters with blackened caryatids on lion's paw
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Granite, Brass
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish.
Hand
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and curved cabriole legs; original marble top. Found in the South of France! 7385
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
A classically designed French Directoire period commode. Constructed of walnut that’s gained a
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19th Century Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo
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1810s French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Early 19th Century Empire St. Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French early 19th century Empire st. walnut, ormolu, and
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19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
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Marble, Ormolu
Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare miniature chest of drawers.
Striking French design from the 1920s.
Pine faux
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1920s French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
$375 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous period Charles X - 1815 - French cartonnier chest
Features 16 drawers - eight to each side
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1810s Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
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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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