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Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental (19th Century) painted and gilt trimmed commodes with carved leaf design
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19th Century Rustic Antique Painted Chests

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Marble, Gold Leaf

French Louis XV Style Bombe Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite French Louis XV style bombe hand painted commode. The piece is painted in a black lacquer
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
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19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Chests

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Bronze

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L Oeil Painting
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil
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1850s French Antique Painted Chests

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Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Period 18th Century Hand Carved Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tastes. More recent French-gray paint, in a hue best described as “pebble” is trimmed in an ivory paint
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Brass

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Painted Chests

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Lacquer

Mid 18th Century Rococo Venetian Gilt and Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Venetian commode, finely painted and parcel-gilt, retaining its original three
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top, Circa 1890–1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers dating to circa 1890–1900. Crafted in pine, this
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. This
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Painted Chests

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
and adaptability, this piece features clean lines and understated elegance. The chest’s painted
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, Munich circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
South German Biedermeier chest of drawers Bavaria (Munich) Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Painted Chests

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Cherry

German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Large Floral Painted 18th Century Commode of German Origin with five drawers made of oak
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Painted Chests

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Oak, Softwood

Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers inside. The Chatol is painted gray and from
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1790s Danish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

19th Century Painted Polychrome Venetian 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century painted polychrome Venetian 3 drawer commode with shaped sides. Lovely pale pink and
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

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Wood, Paint

Rustic 19th Century Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI style painted oak commode. This piece blends neoclassical symmetry
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18th Century Antique Painted Chests

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Oak

Artisan-Painted French Empire 19th Century Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire commode, with an artisan hand-painted finish, from the 19th century. This antique
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19th Century French Empire Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Italian 18th century Louis XV period Giltwood, Ormolu and patinated wood chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu chest. This wonderful two door chest is raised by four square patinated legs displaying hand
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Ormolu

Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
A handsome pair of hand-painted two drawer commodes that exemplify the attributes of 18th century
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18th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
small chest of three drawers. While the painted finish is old, it is likely not original to this chest
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Marble

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Painted Chests

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Wood, Paint

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 Painted Chests

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Wood

Louis XV Period 1780’s Commode, Original Painted Finish
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV period 1780’s commode, original painted finish. Charming French Louis XV period painted
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A Late 19th Century Venetian commode, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A smaller-sized English painted wood chest of three drawers, from the 18th century. This antique
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18th Century English Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Six drawer antique Italian Rococo style painted commode. Interior has silk lining. Structurally
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode
Italian Rococo Style Painted Commode
$2,975 Sale Price
65% Off
Pair of Smaller Danish Painted Pine Bedside- / Side Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful pair of Danish cabinets from circa 1880–1900, crafted from solid pine wood. Both cabinets retain their stunning original finish in a warm, dark amber tone, showcasing a ric...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine 18th Century Polychrome-Painted Serpentine Bombe Commode, originating in Italy during the
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Paint

Antique Italian Hand Painted Neo Classical Style Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful antique Italian hand painted neo classical style commode. Decorative designs painted in a
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood cabinet from the 18th century. This antique storage cabinet from Sweden has
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Painted Chests

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French neoclassical style painted commode. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Walnut

Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
Very large painted buffet from Belgium. Might have been a work bench, would now make a great rustic
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Painted Chests

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Paint, Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely early 19th century French Louis XV style painted commode. Featuring beautiful floral images
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted
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18th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

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Poplar

19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angelica Kauffman and
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style 2-Drawer Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
keyplate of crinkled ribbon and swags. The commode has been painted more recently with a white and gray
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19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

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Metal, Bronze

Painted Louis XVI Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Louis XVI-style commode with a rectangular marble top over three stacked drawers adorned
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests

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Marble, Brass

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Painted Chests

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Oak

French Empire Painted Commode With Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Empire Painted Commode with Marble Top. Commode features the elegance of fine
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Painted Chests

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Marble

Louis XIV Regence Commode Painted Ox Blood Red
Located in Vista, CA
A rare Louis XIV/Regence commode newly painted in ox blood red, with three convex and concave
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Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Antique Painted Chests

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Hardwood

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Painted Chests

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Bombe Commode 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique hand-painted Italian Rococo bombe shaped three drawer commode, Venice, circa 1820
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1820s Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Bronze

Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak rococo chest of four drawers with dramatic curves, handsome brass hardware pulls
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Chests

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Brass

1980s Vintage French Style Chest of Drawers with Aged Finish and Ornamental Pull
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant French-style chest of drawers with a charming antiqued finish that highlights its vintage
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19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Pair of Gustavian style
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Paint

Rare 19th Century Painted Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Highly sought after for its rarity and historical significance, this 19th century painted Louis
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

English Early 19th Century Bow-Front Three-Drawer Chest of Pale Yellow Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English early 19th century bow-front three-drawer chest painted in a pale yellow color. This
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19th Century English Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

Large and Tall Country Style Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom Server Storage Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
chest, painted a light Swedish grey has been recently scrubbed back and refinished for a faded, modern
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Chests

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Wood

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Antique Painted Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique painted chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, all antique painted chests available were constructed with great care. Antique painted chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique painted chests made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique painted chests over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Lew Hudnall and André Mare are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Painted Chests?

Prices for antique painted chests start at $225 and top out at $501,500 with the average selling for $4,409.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Painted Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.

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