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18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawer With Burl Veneer
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using oak and decorated with walnut
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Elegant Dutch Rococo Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Dutch Rococo commode or chest of drawers with undulating form and secret top drawer! Chest
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut figural Cassone chest-trunk. The
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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Walnut Chest

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Wrought Iron

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 Walnut Chest

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Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

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 Walnut Chest

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Belgian Black Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode Sauteuse Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
fruitwood, the chest stands on graceful cabriole legs carved with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulders and
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
carved walnut. The piece features five drawers with the original bronze handles and escutcheons. The top
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Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

17th/18th Century Heavily Carved Italian Walnut Three Drawer Chest or Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a heavily carved wooden three drawer chest or cabinet in its original finish
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Metal

Chest of Drawers Table Kneeler Inginocciatoio Walnut Venice Rule Carved Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the
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1680s Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Oak, Walnut

Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers in walnut wood with carved decoration. Spain, 17th century. Cabinet of three very
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Iron

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 Walnut Chest

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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 Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Late 20th Century Original Tuscan Carved Chest of Drawers Walnut Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original carved chest of four drawers in walnut, and fir with grey shaped marble, top quality and
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1890s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

Louis Seize Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Walnut veneered, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis seize chest of drawers with three drawers and rectilinear body with central risalit. The
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

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 Walnut Chest

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Marble, Bronze

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 Walnut Chest

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Marble, Bronze

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Plum Wood Inlay, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Neapolitan chest of drawers is a masterful example of Italian
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19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian baroque painted chest of drawers (commode, dresser), of early 20th century, in solid hand
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century George III Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a mellow late 18th century George III walnut serpentine chest of drawers with rosewood
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19th Century English George III Antique Walnut Chest

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Mahogany

pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical Walnut, Giltwood and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare 18th century Italian walnut chest / credenza, Renaissance Period, neoclassical influenced
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18th Century Renaissance Antique Walnut Chest

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Ormolu

Chest Small Walnut Spanish Carved Cypress Tree Flowerhead 31" long 16 1/4" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Museum Quality, Small, Spanish, Walnut Chest With Rare Cypress Tree Carving, A Single Plank Top
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1680s Spanish Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

VICTORiAN WALNUT HAND CARVED TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS CUPBOARD WITH GALLERY RAIL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Arts & Crafts circa 1860-1880 hand made in England tallboy chest of drawers with cupboard base and
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

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 Walnut Chest

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Fabric, Walnut

English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay, 5 Drawers and Bracket
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18th Century English Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

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 Walnut Chest

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Marble

Late 19th Walnut Nine Drawer Tall French Carved Chest or Siffonier
Located in Miami, FL
a couple of spots. Some light worm damage (chest has been fumigated). Finish returned to its current
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An unusually large 17th century North Italian walnut commode with canted corners. Featuring four
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17th Century Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
part of and blend into the carved decoration on the drawer fronts. The walnut is a warm honey color
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional carved Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers with
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

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 Walnut Chest

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Brass, Ormolu

Louis XVI Cherry Wood Veneer Chest with Walnut Inlays
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural and elegant Louis XVI chest of drawers in mirror-cut cherry wood veneer with walnut
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient console complete with mirror and chest of drawers, built in precious veneered walnut wood
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19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its high legs. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

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 Walnut Chest

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Brass

English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
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Late 19th Century English Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Fine 18th Century French Carved Walnut Louis XV Commode Dresser or Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant exquisitely handmade carved walnut French commode from the 18th century featuring a carved
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Late 18th Century, Antique Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, Walnut, with Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 18th century, important Italian antique commode chest of drawers, in solid walnut, with inlaid
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
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1760s English George III Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian antique precious mid-1600, Lombard-Piedmont chest of drawers all in massive walnut, with
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Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut, Maple

17th Century Jacobean Chest Of Drawers In Oak And Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
walnut. Good quality Jacobean chest of drawers with a very beautiful work on the drawers as we rarely see
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Walnut Chest

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Oak

19th Century English Jacobean Style Walnut and Oak Two Part Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th century English Jacobean style chest of drawers. Finely carved cabinet drawers with
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

PAIR OF ANTiQUE ESTATE MADE BOW FRONTED 168.5CM WALNUT TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exquisite quality extra large Bow Fronted Walnut Tallboy Chests of Drawers that were estate made Please
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19th Century English Country Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood bureau chest of drawer This bureau chest of drawer was made in
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut Black Marbl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers showcases timeless craftsmanship
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Chest

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Belgian Black Marble

Chest of Dravers Venetian Commode 18th Century Urn Shaped in Walnut Louis XV
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important original venetian commode of 18th Century in walnut. This original Venetian Commode is a
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1720s Italian Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Antique circa 1860 Walnut Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

Curved chest of drawers, known as a Nîmoise, in walnut, with two drawers. 18th c
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved chest of drawers known as a “nîmoise,” made of solid molded and carved walnut, with two
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18th Century Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

American Chippendale Walnut Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers w/ Splay Feet 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlays, oval brass
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1780s American Chippendale Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Tall Chest with Hearing Bone Inlays, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Early Chippendale burl walnut graduated tall chest with a carved molded edge cornice
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1740s English George II Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique French Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest with Metal Inlay, circa 1780-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful piece has superb pewter, brass and exotic wood inlay. It is a very fine piece that has worn its age very, very well.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, painted chest originates from Switzerland, circa 1830s. It features a vibrant design
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19th Century Swiss Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

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Antique Walnut Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique walnut chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every antique walnut chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique walnut chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique walnut chest, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique walnut chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biedermeier, André-Charles Boulle and Giuseppe Maggiolini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Chest?

Prices for an antique walnut chest start at $1 and top out at $393,000 with the average selling for $5,909.

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 Walnut Chest
  • 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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