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19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Early 19th Century antique Regency walnut Wellington chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century antique Regency walnut Wellington chest, having a nice figured top sitting above
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1830s British Regency Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern with diamond
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1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

George I Period Chest Veneered in Highly Figured Walnut
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
Veneered in burl walnut and highly figured walnut, this chest of drawers is composed of two short
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18th Century English George I Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest. Measures 15.5" in width, 12.5" in depth
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

17th-century Emilian Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 17th-century Emilian chest of drawers, masterfully crafted in solid walnut during the
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17th Century Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

French Victorian Walnut Semanier Chest with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian narrow walnut and inlaid semanier, 7 drawer chest with a marble top.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Marble

Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer chest circa 1920s
By Waring Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer chest circa 1920s Burr Walnut Quarter Veneer top, with Walnut
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1920s British Queen Anne Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German Baroque chest of drawers, walnut.
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Steel

19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor s Chest, circa 1730
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and rare circa 1730 English early George II period small scale dressing or bachelor's chest
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Castillian Chest, Walnut and Wrought and Polychromed Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Castilian chest. Walnut wood, wrought iron andpolychrome. Spain, 17th century. Rectangular chest
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Other, Wrought Iron

English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Graduated Chest on Chest on Bracket Feet, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut graduated chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, feather
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1720s English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Period 18th Century Georgian Walnut Tray Top Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Period George II tray top chest or commode in walnut. Original handled gallery for carrying
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector s Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique Wellington chest. An English, walnut collector's specimen chest of drawers
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1860s British Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of
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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Chest

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Pair of Walnut and Pearwood Veneered Marquetry Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of walnut and pear-wood, veneered, marquetry 3 drawer commodes on tapered legs. Floral
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Pearwood, Walnut

A George I Walnut Burr Elm Chest on Stand
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A superb early Georgian tallboy or chest on stand with key, dating from early 1700s. The upper
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1710s European George I Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

C. 1870 s Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a classic French Directoire-style chest of drawers, also known as a commode, reflecting the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Tuscan Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
walnut. The chest of drawers features three very large inset drawers with beautiful hand-made dovetail
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest, Having Superbly Figured Veneers
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Dutch Walnut Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch walnut organ curved chest of drawers, 18th century. A walnut organ curved Dutch chest
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18th Century Dutch Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beauty of walnut. The chest stands on discreet turned front feet and simple block feet at the back. It
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut, Spruce

Late 18th Century Italian Walnut High Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century unusual tall chest of drawers in walnut with bronze with inlay detail. Original
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combinatio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combination of drawers, 2
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19th Century Georgian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Early 19 Century French Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
1815) in walnut model called crosses from the beginning of the 19th century Elegant chest of drawers
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Chest of Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Italian walnut rococo chest of two drawers resting on raised cabriolet legs. Simple carving
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Venetian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Venetian Louis XVI chest of drawers crafted in walnut, dating to the 18th century. With its
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Italian Empire Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawer is
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century Swedish writing commode / chest of drawers Date: 1800 Material: Walnut Structure
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque chest of drawers in walnut, German, circa 1740. Various fine wood veneers on solid fir
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790. Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Walnut Chest

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Ormolu

18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Commode hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut burl and
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Georgian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Georgian Period walnut commode, of serpentine form. The top crossbanded and set
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Walnut Chest

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique commode crafted in walnut having geometric designs and crossbanding over a
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Baroque Walnut Off White Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable off white lacquer refinished commode in walnut and brass hardware, two small upper
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
pretty walnut veneer which is embellished with inlays of plum and boxwood. The Louis XVI chest of
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer This elegant chest of drawers
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Late 19th C. Renaissance Florentine Bench Chest in Solid Carved Ebonized Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s Revival Renaissance Florentine bench chest in solid hand carved ebonized walnut , polished to
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1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

19th Century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking walnut and burr walnut 7 drawer chest, which is often known as a seminere, albeit this one
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
walnut. The chest has typical empire lines, with an overhanging top drawer and columns on the front
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Austrian Chest of Drawers With Fruitwood Inlay
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-made in South Tyrol in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
foliate mounts; all in a well-figured and richly patinated black walnut veneer.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Walnut Burl Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque chest of drawers. Richly carved serpentine front and curvaceous top. Oak beautifully
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
This exquisite mid-18th-century miniature chest of drawers showcases masterful craftsmanship. It
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

Louis XIV Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Briar, 1700
Located in Torino, IT
Louis XIV Chest of Drawers, Original Period in Wood and Walnut Burl With Ebonized Details. Three
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18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Rare George III Walnut and Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English George III-period walnut and mahogany caddy-top bachelor’s chest. Mid-eighteenth century
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1760s English George III Antique Walnut Chest

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Mahogany, Walnut

19c French Antique Walnut Empire Chest with Columns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century French walnut Empire chest showcases the period’s signature balance of strength
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19th Century French Empire Antique Walnut Chest

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Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Bronze

A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut, Spruce

18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Rococo chest of drawers In Walnut, Danish Design from 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bring an antique elegance into your home with this rococo bombé-shaped walnut dresser of Danish
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1880s Danish Rococo Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut

Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique pair of Italian Venetian walnut and giltwood serpentine bombe' commodes
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1890s Italian Antique Walnut Chest

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Walnut, Giltwood

Exceptional and Grand Antique French Walnut Bombé Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional and finely crafted antique walnut bombe chest of drawers with a banded panel
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Chest

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Brass

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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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