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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1800. Built
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Early 20th Century French Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 53
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Bombe Chest Drawers Antique French Commode 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a delightful French commode in the Louis XVI manner
Of bombe form, the ormolu
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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Ormolu Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French early 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and ormolu five
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or den with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Antique Raised Two Drawer Bleached Wood Chest with Star Inlay Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from France has been designed in nice, clean/linear lines, allowing the beautifully
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France end of 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This remarkable chest of drawers, boasting the elegant Louis XVI Style, dates back to the late 19th
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Occasional Chest/Table with Three Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century Louis XV three drawer chest veneered in various types of wood on four scrolled
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Kingwood
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$15,001 Sale Price
25% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Robert W
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1920s American French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry
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 XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest
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1730s French Régence Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Six-Drawer Cartonnier Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, brass, ormolu, leather, and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Black Painted Chest of Drawers, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style black painted ash commode or chest features a
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Régence Chest of Drawers with Bow Front in Grey-Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large French Régence bow front chest of drawers, c. 1740–1760.
This decorative chest features a
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Mid-18th Century French Régence Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb oak chest from the French Renaissance of the 17th century
Very beautiful paneled chest with
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
term bombe is a translation from the French word for ‘curved,’ in this instance of course referring to
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910
Dimensions : 55
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1910s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Burl Commode Chiffonnier Chest of Drawers c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers early 20th century Louis XVI style.
Four drawers, with elegant
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style.
~Direct from France
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu
Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original
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1760s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Chest of Drawers, JME H. Hansen
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A mid-18th century French Louis XIV chest of drawers from Paris. Stamped “JME H. Hansen” for Hubert
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak was hand-crafted from
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis Philippe Maple Chest Of Drawers W/ Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Elegant late-19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with marble. Beautifully
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers - Marquetry and Marble Top
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers with marquetry and marble top
France (Dauphine)
Walnut and
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Marble Chests of Drawers by Kahn
Cie 1895
By E. Kahn
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique French Semainier chests of drawers, inlaid kingwood with veined golden
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1890s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
supported by two front short splayed carved feet. This piece is probably French or Canadian, dating to the
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Inlaid Bombé Chest With Bronze Mounts And Colorful Stone Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé two drawer chest with fine traditional form, elaborate bronze mounts and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid High Dresser High Chest Circa 1920
s
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Inlaid High Dresser High Chest Circa 1920's
Dimensions : 41" Wide
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century hand crafted oak chest of drawers in Louis XV style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 18th century / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV / Antique
Beautiful elegant 18th century
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1760, and built of walnut, the chest also called "Commode Tombeau" in French, stands on
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Wash-Room Five-Drawer Chest with Two Panel Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French wash-room five-drawer chest with two panel doors.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Pine
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage
Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved
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1760s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Empire Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire chest of drawers veneered in mahogany, with four drawers and white marble top. The
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
19th Century French, Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,509 Sale Price
50% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Style Commode, Chest, or High Board, Louis XVI, Bronze, French. 19th Century
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible! Antique French marble top chest of drawers. This chest exhibits all that is French in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Brass
Empire Style Chest of Drawers, Possibly France, circa 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
classical antiquity (Greek and Roman) place the chest of drawers in the Empire style. This dominated in all
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Late 19th Century European Empire Revival Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Walnut and Marquetry "Billet Doux" Chest of Drawers
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare and original piece 20th century French walnut "Billet doux". Used to write letters behind the
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,065 Sale Price
40% Off
19th century French inlaid chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870.
Stunning french
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Chests
Materials
Palisander, Pine
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached oak chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carved
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Hardwood
Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite Handmade Hardwood & Brass French Polished Domed Two Drawer Campaign Captains Chest
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19th Century British Campaign Antique French Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Chests
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style, Chest of Drawers with Parquetry
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Chest of drawers, late 18th century, Louis XVI style, France
A spectacular French commode from
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Wood
$1,510 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Empire Mahogany
Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous 19th Century French burl walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers with original black marble top
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th C. French Louis-Philippe Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1850, this elegant antique Louis-Philippe commode showcases the clean
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI style miniature oak chest and letter carrier, from
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Kingwood Marble Top Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic French transition marble top chest with drawers features satinwood, kingwood, is
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19th Century French Antique French Chests
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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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