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French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French carved and bleached oak commode, Circa 1780. This is a nicely carved commode
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1780s Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Elegant Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Beautyful pale oatmeal color and silky smoot...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

English Oak Blanket Chest / Storage Trunk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century English bleached and carved oak coffer, 1720. Dimensions: 48 inches (122 cms
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Early 18th Century English George I Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

French 1870s Bleached Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Diamond-Shaped Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood commode from the late 19th century, with four drawers and diamond-shaped
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Late 19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Wood

Circa 1870 Bleached Walnut Renaissance Style Commode from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic, bleached walnut commode was hand-carved by an Italian master in Florence, circa 1870
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1870s Italian Renaissance Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Commode in Bleached Mahogany, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
commode had been previously bleached, allowing the unique chenillé pattern (the faint shaded lines that
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Wood

French Louis-Philippe Bleached Four-Drawer Commode with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached wood commode from the 19th century with butterfly veneer, marble
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Provençal Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
bleached wood commode features a rectangular plank top sitting above three deep drawers with delicate low
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1810s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

French 1900s Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Two-Drawer Commode with Campanula
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style bleached wood commode from the early 20th century, with carved
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bleached Antique Chest

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Wood

18th Century English Carved Oak Storage Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century carved and bleached oak coffer, 1740          Dimensions: 44.5 inches
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18th Century English George II Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis Philippe period bleached oak commode - France c.1860.
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

19thc French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880. 19thc French bleached walnut commode with marble top 3 keys Sourced from the
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Late 19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

19thC French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19thC French bleached walnut commode Sourced from the South of France (old
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Mid-19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Empire Style Bleached Commodes with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of antique Italian Empire style bleached commodes with Carrara marble. A very
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Bleached Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks, repairs and alterations. A single side lock closes all drawers....
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing m...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Elegant small Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in bleached oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Small beautiful very charming Swedish Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks and repairs. A piece of gre...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing m...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Elegant Simple Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful simple Swedish, Danish, or Schleswig- Holstein 18th century Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing m...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Bleached Oak Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
that's been bleached or washed to a natural finish retaining its beautiful patina, circa 1900s, having a
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Bleached Walnut Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe bleached walnut commode from the 19th century, with black marble top and
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

French 1870s Empire Style Bleached Wood Commode with Columns and Frieze Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bleached wood Empire style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with columns
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Late 19th Century French Empire Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bleached Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 20th century French Louis XVI style bleached mahogany three-drawer Parisian commode, circa
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1920s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Bleached Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 19th century French Louis Philippe style four-drawer bleached commode handcrafted of
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1880s French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

French Louis XVI Period Bleached Oak Commode with Floral Décor, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Louis XVI period bleached oak commode from the late 18th century features a
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Bleached Walnut Highboy
Located in Houston, TX
Sun bleached blond walnut 19th century highboy with original oak lined drawers and simple clean
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Early 19th Century English Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Period Bleached Three-Drawer Commode with Gray Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI period bleached walnut commode handcrafted by talented
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1770s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze

19th Century French Bleached-Oak Three-Drawer Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode in the Louis XVI style, of bleached oak. Its rectangular molded top on a conforming case
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19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

French Louis-Philippe Style 1870s Bleached Walnut Commode with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached walnut commode from the late 19th century, with white marble
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble, Brass

French 1870s Louis-Philippe Style Bleached Burl Veneer Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached burl wood commode from the late 19th century, with grey
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
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19th Century Danish Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs allow these pieces to be used with almost any interior design style. This particular bleached burl
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Stone, Marble

1860s French Provincial Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1860. It has a charming character
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19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th century English mahogany chest of drawers. Nice bleached finish and pretty hardware
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Late 18th Century English Bleached Antique Chest

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Mahogany

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
restrained yet expertly crafted chest of drawers.The oak has been delicately restored through a bleaching
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19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
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18th Century Dutch Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze

19t Century Large Dutch Bombe Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century large Dutch chest of drawer with the serpentine shape of the case and additional
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19th Century Dutch Bleached Antique Chest

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Iron

Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis Phillipe commode with butler’s desk and carrara marble top, 19th century. 52
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19th Century Bleached Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Bleached Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful French Louis Philippe period walnut bleached commode with four main drawers and a fifth
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
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Mid-19th Century Danish Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
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Mid-19th Century Danish Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze

Late 19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
From circa 1880 England, this decorative drawer chest features a unique locking arched door with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This provincial chest of drawers evokes the delights of springtime in the French countryside. Built
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19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century Swedish Pine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century Swedish pine commode or chest of drawers featuring a bleached finish. The large
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19th Century Swedish Country Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

18th century Bleached Walnut Italian Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI chest of drawers/ commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and walnut
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
Indulge in the exquisite charm of the 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Walnut Commode
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Dutch chest of drawers from late baroque period in richly carved bleached oak with
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An exquisitely simple antique French piece from circa 1880. This oak cabinet features three spacious drawers, robust and beautiful oak construction, delicately ornamented with brass ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Bleached Antique Chest

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Iron

Stellar Antique French Louis XVI Sun-Bleached Cherrywood Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking original antique French Louis XVI 2 drawer commode retaining its unique sun-bleached
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19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Pair 19th C. English Carved Bleached Wood Console Buffets
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of bleached-wood console chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of buffets
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19th Century English Bleached Antique Chest

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Wood

French Late 18th Century Bleached Walnut, Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest is raised on squared legs that tapered towards their feet. The walnut wood has a newer bleached
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Early 19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and refined, this antique chest of drawers offers a Neoclassical design in natural oak
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century four drawers Dutch chest in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Bleached Antique Chest

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Bronze, Iron

20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode or Dresser
Located in Austin, TX
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
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1910s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Marble

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Bleached Burl Veneer Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style bleached burl wood commode from the late 19th century. This Louis
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1860s French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Commode in Bleached Mahogany
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome French Louis XVI style bleached solid mahogany commode having a beautiful Cararra marble
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1920s French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble

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Bleached Antique Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bleached antique chest available at 1stDibs. Each bleached antique chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bleached antique chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bleached antique chest bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Bleached Antique Chest?

Prices for a bleached antique chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,290 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,988.

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 Bleached Antique 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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