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1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique bleached oak chest of drawers from France, circa 1820. A no-frills statement of good
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

20th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish early 20th century bleached oak chest of drawers. Great simple design and
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays three
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
bleached oak, the chest features a soft, natural finish that enhances the wood's timeless beauty
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A beautiful French or Belgian provincial chest of drawers from the 1st half of the 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Oak

19th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Charles X Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Charles X chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. This is a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in France using mahogany and decorated with mahogany book
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Empire Chest of Drawers / Dresser in Bleached Walnut
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The dresser features
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest/ Commode with Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe with white marble top built in France in the mid 1800s using mahogany. This chest is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany

1820s Empire Style Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It houses four drawers, each with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul Frankl Bleached mahogany chest of drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul T. Frankl for Johnson furniture, platinum finish chest of drawers with brass x pulls, new
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis Philippe chest hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. As typical with the style
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...

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Walnut

19th Century Bleached Walnut Burl French Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in Southern France in the early 1800s using fruitwood and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

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Walnut

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A French oak chest of drawers, circa 1840. These three oak drawers with gilt bronze escutcheons are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

19th Century Spanish Bleached Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with White Marble Top
Located in Round Top, TX
This walnut chest has been bleach raw. It originated in Spain from about the 1870s or Restoration
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XVI French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A three drawer oak chest from France, circa 1820 in the Louis XVI style. Distinctive period design
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Carlo X Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
book-matched veneer. The chest is very straight in lines and large, however the delicate veneer, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

17th Century English Bleached Oak and Walnut Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in England in the late 1700s using oak for the case and walnut burl
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Antique Late 17th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large bleached oak three-drawer commode, 1820 Dimensions 54 inches (137 cms) wide 23.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Marble-Top Chest of Bleached Mahogany Wood with Gold Colored Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French marble-top chest. This French chest of bleached mahogany from the mid-20th century
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal

French Commode, Bleached
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Nice French commode with 3 drawers in bleached oak great patina, bleached.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Serpentine Front Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated by satin wood inlay
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of 1940 s Bleached Mahogany Neoclassical chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency style chests in bleached mahogany with column details on sides and lion
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1780. A wooden chest featuring a hinged lid with
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Antique 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests

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Iron

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your home decor with this stunning 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a perfect blend of
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of refined elegance to your home with this exquisite 19th Century Belgian bleached oak
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the refined elegance of the 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Bleached Oak Coffer / Storage Trunk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century bleached oak coffer with a paneled lid. 1720 Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms
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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Chest of Drawers. Beautifully crafted from solid oak, this piece has been meticulously bleached to
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th Century bleached oak chest of drawers is a splendid representation of timeless
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bleached Pine Chest of Drawers, American, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An American bleached pine chest of drawer with inlaid drawer faces and escutcheons, 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

1760s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1760. An antique wooden chest featuring a hinged
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Antique 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

Early 20th Century Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Oak Chest of Drawers. Crafted with the sturdiness of seasoned oak, this piece features a bleached
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Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the timeless beauty and meticulous craftsmanship of this 20th Century French bleached
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers exudes a timeless charm that complements
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20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey of refinement with this 20th-century Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Bleached Oak Chest with Liege Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Softly undulating front with so many special details, this 18th century bleached oak chest has a
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Italian Carlo X / Louis Philippe Bleached Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Carlo X / Louis Philippe chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using fruitwood and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French chest of drawers is crafted from solid oak and showcases a beautifully
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant three-drawer chest features graceful cabriole legs adorned with meticulously carved
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Large French Antique Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French oak chest of drawers has been given new life with a bleached finish which
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century French bleached oak commode with a serpentine front, 1780. Dimensions: 52.5
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th C Bleached Oak Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th C bleached oak coffer. 1720. Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms
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Antique Early 18th Century George I Blanket Chests

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Oak

1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A German bleached oak trunk crafted in the 1780s. This trunk is unabashed in both its ruggedness
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Antique 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period bleached oak chest on stand with geometrical motifs from the mid 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawer With Burl Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
veneer. The chest of drawers shows the typical straight lines of the neoclassical style, with tapered
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

1780s German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from Germany, produced circa 1780. An antique trunk of pale wood standing two
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Antique Late 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
bleached finish with complimentary gray/blue accents (reads very pale). This period Rococo Swedish chest
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French bleached walnut Empire commode with a marble top. 1850. Reference: 8214
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1800s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
front face of the chest; grape vines recall a primeval element of the French landscape. Its finely
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Iron

Antique Italian Bleached Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers With Inlay, Ca. 1810
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia region Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Marble Top Chest with Diamonds
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French bleached marble top chest of drawers with diamond shaped molding decoration and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

1860s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
This rustic wooden trunk was made in France, circa 1860. The front features archways framed by geometric carvings with a handcrafted quality. Raised on bracket feet, the trunk consis...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Iron

French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century bleached oak three-drawer commode, 1790. Dimensions: 49.5 inches (126 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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Bleach Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bleach chest for your home. Each bleach chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a bleach chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bleach chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Paul McCobb, Calvin and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful bleach chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bleach Chest?

A bleach chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,595, while the lowest priced sells for $560 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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.

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