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18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Canterano Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of Drawers (Canterano) hand-made in the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy in the early
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18th Century Rustic Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Canterano Chest of Drawers
18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Canterano Chest of Drawers

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Canterano Chest of Drawers

$4,800
Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French finely carved Louis XVI style bleached oak commode, Circa 1780. A fine addition
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1780s Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode
Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode

Louis XVI Bleached Oak Commode

$9,680
French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century bleached oak serpentine commode. 1840. Code: 8595 Dimensions: W: 50.5" (128.3 cm) H
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode

French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode

$4,039
Rustic antique bleached French Commode
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Rustic French Commode in a bleached Walnut, France 18th Century, the chest has its
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Early 18th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Antique bleached French Commode
Rustic antique bleached French Commode

Rustic antique bleached French Commode

$10,087
18th Century French Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
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1780s Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century French Bleached Commode
18th Century French Bleached Commode

18th Century French Bleached Commode

$6,400
A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest, Richly Carved with Rounded Fluted Side
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest
A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest

A French Early 19th Century Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest

$6,185
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A French Louis XV style bleached oak chest with a serpentine front, shaped top, original locks
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18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest
18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest

18th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest

$9,700
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Dutch bleached oak commode with a serpentine front. 1770. Code: 8554 Dimensions: W
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18th Century Dutch Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century Bleached Oak Commode

$4,949
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C German bleached oak commode with carved and fluted drawer fronts. 1780. Reference
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18th Century German Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century Bleached Oak Commode

$4,504
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached Painted Wood Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of bleached and painted wood sides chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

French Pair of 19th Century Bleached Painted Wood Side Chests
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached Painted Wood Side Chests

French Pair of 19th Century Bleached Painted Wood Side Chests

$5,880 / set
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
accents that brace original brass pulls and lock pieces. The natural tone of the bleached-oak finish makes
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18th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser
1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser

1800s French Bleached Oak Dresser

$5,395
French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic bleached Louis Philippe Commode from the early 1900s. This cherrywood commode with
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

$2,375
English Arts Crafts Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers Copper Handles
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts solid bleached oak chest of five drawers, with the original fabulous
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bleached Antique Chest

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Copper

English Arts Crafts Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers Copper Handles
English Arts Crafts Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers Copper Handles

English Arts Crafts Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers Copper Handles

$2,670
1880s Bleached Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
This antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1880. A beautifully preserved wooden commode featuring a carved scalloped apron, original inverted cabriole feet and three beveled f...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

1880s Bleached Oak Commode
1880s Bleached Oak Commode

1880s Bleached Oak Commode

$4,595
Neoclassical Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C neoclassical style bleached oak commode. 1820. Dimensions 51 inches (130 cms) Wide
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Early 19th Century Belgian Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

Neoclassical Style Bleached Oak Commode
Neoclassical Style Bleached Oak Commode

Neoclassical Style Bleached Oak Commode

$4,963
18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Commode, of bleached walnut with a pickled finish, having a rectangular molded top on conforming
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18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode
18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode

18th Century Bleached Walnut Commode

$8,950
18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
. The chest of drawers was bleached, bringing out the beautiful grain of the walnut. The bleached color
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode

18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode

$5,900
18th Century Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century bleached walnut serpentine commode. Three-drawer Italian commode. Constructed in
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode
18th Century Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode

18th Century Bleached Walnut Serpentine Commode

$18,600
Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bleached oak chest of drawers with grey marble top, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Bleached Antique Chest

Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top, circa 1900
Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top, circa 1900

Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top, circa 1900

$4,500
19th c. Bleached Oak Three Drawer Chest with Top Drawer Desk
Located in Houston, TX
3 Drawer Bleached Oak Chest with top drawer that convert to a desk when opened. Several secret
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19th Century Belgian Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

19th c. Bleached Oak Three Drawer Chest with Top Drawer Desk
19th c. Bleached Oak Three Drawer Chest with Top Drawer Desk

19th c. Bleached Oak Three Drawer Chest with Top Drawer Desk

$5,500
19th Century Neoclassical Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th century neoclassical bleached oak commode, 1830 Dimensions 56 inches (142 cms
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century Neoclassical Bleached Oak Commode
19th Century Neoclassical Bleached Oak Commode

19th Century Neoclassical Bleached Oak Commode

$3,765
1880s French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden commode was produced in France, circa 1880. An ample commode standing on French bracket feet with scroll details, featuring an arrangement of four front drawers adorned w...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

1880s French Bleached Oak Commode
1880s French Bleached Oak Commode

1880s French Bleached Oak Commode

$4,995
18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century Italian inlaid bleached commode. This lovely piece has neoclassical images
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Late 18th Century Italian Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Commode
18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Commode

18th Century Italian Inlaid Bleached Commode

$6,400
18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak bombé commode, 1780   Dimensions 34 inches (86
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Late 18th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century French Bleached Oak Commode

$4,450
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century French bleached walnut commode with bronze hardware. The piece has some nice
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Late 18th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Commode
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Commode

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Commode

$7,040
18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Crossbanded Veneer
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy using walnut and decorated with walnut cross-banded veneer. The
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Crossbanded Veneer
18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Crossbanded Veneer

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Crossbanded Veneer

$6,200
19th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C French bleached oak 3 drawer commode with fluted legs. 1820. The drawer backs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Commode
19th Century French Bleached Oak Commode

19th Century French Bleached Oak Commode

$3,902
Bleached Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bleached two drawer bureau. Grey/beige worn patina. Grey top with aged patina.
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19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

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Wood

Bleached Bureau
Bleached Bureau

Bleached Bureau

$6,800
1910s Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Table
Located in High Point, NC
, updated with a light bleached finish, and sealed with an oil and wax polish.
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1910s French Art Deco Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Chrome

1910s Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Table
1910s Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Table

1910s Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Table

$1,295
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side
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19th Century Swedish Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!

Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!

$3,640
18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C French bleached carved oak serpentine commode. 1780. Dimensions 50.5 inches (128
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18th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode
18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode

18th C French Bleached Oak Serpentine Commode

$5,545
18th Century Bleached Louis XV Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
commode features three large drawers showing beautiful hand-made dovetails. The chest is decorated by
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Bleached Louis XV Commode
18th Century Bleached Louis XV Commode

18th Century Bleached Louis XV Commode

$6,800
18th Century French Bleached Directoire Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
the bleaching process brings out the beautiful grain of the wood, which adds a contemporary look to a
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Bleached Directoire Commode
18th Century French Bleached Directoire Commode

18th Century French Bleached Directoire Commode

$4,250
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century French Charles X bleached mahogany four-drawer commode. Having wonderful
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19th Century French Charles X Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Charles X Bleached Commode
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Commode

19th Century French Charles X Bleached Commode

$4,840
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A two-door oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1850. The upright frame is subtly embellished by expressive raised panels on the cupboard doors and filigree hardware, time-worn patinated b...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

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Brass

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet
19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

19th Century Bleached Oak French Buffet

$4,995
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
Located in Austin, TX
, sanded, and bleached, revealing the natural beauty of the wood and ensuring that it will be a timeless
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

$3,850
1760s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from France, produced circa 1760. A gorgeous antique trunk in pale oak: a big
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18th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

1760s French Bleached Oak Trunk
1760s French Bleached Oak Trunk

1760s French Bleached Oak Trunk

$4,995
19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This small (but mighty) chest was build in Denmark in the 1820s using dovetailed construction and
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Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Commode
19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Commode

19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Commode

$3,650
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic European look! 18th century French bleached oak commode with superb raised carving of
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1780s French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode

$8,800
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
Located in Austin, TX
beauty of bleached wood, allowing the intricate burl walnut patterns on the facade and drawers to shine
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bleached Commode

$3,725
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Charles X bleached mahogany commode. Gorgeous inlaid decorative silver design
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Mid-19th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Charles X Bleached Mahogany Commode
19th Century French Charles X Bleached Mahogany Commode

19th Century French Charles X Bleached Mahogany Commode

$4,235
18th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Baroque Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
restorations, however the bleaching of the wood makes them hard to spot and see. This is a rather large commode
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Baroque Commode
18th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Baroque Commode

18th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Baroque Commode

$3,650
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century French carved and bleached oak commode. Pretty carvings and lovely patina! A
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Late 18th Century French Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century French Carved and Bleached Oak Commode

$7,480
1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
An oak trunk from France circa 1820. A sturdy construction from figured French oak is highlighted by a natural oil and wax finish. The methods of traditional craftsmen, proven by tim...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk
1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk

1820s Bleached Oak French Trunk

$1,995
Rustic, Antique Italian Bleached Coffer
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Rustic and Antique Italian Coffer from the early17 th Century, exceptional because of the size and that the trunk has 2 locks , beautiful shine and patina of the be...
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17th Century Italian Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Rustic, Antique Italian Bleached Coffer
Rustic, Antique Italian Bleached Coffer

Rustic, Antique Italian Bleached Coffer

$11,273 / item
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very decorative late 19th Century French washed and scrubbed oak commode.With three long drawers and original brass handles. Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Commode

$4,100
English Oak Storage Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century English carved and bleached oak coffer, 1720. Reference: 5604 Dimensions
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18th Century English George I Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

English Oak Storage Chest
English Oak Storage Chest

English Oak Storage Chest

$1,506
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode in Bleached Cherry
Located in Carmine, TX
motif throughout the chest give it a nice balance and subtle elegance. The dresser is still sitting on
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode in Bleached Cherry
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode in Bleached Cherry

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode in Bleached Cherry

$5,950 / item
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak trunk was made in Germany, circa 1720. The scalloped apron and heart-shaped lock
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Early 18th Century German Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk

18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk

$4,995
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
cambered sides, adding fluidity to its robust anatomy. The soft tone of the bleached oak finish punctuates
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18th Century German Rustic Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Metal

18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk
18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk

18th Century German Bleached Oak Trunk

$4,595
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
masterly-made chest that can still be used on a daily basis. The drawers are really heavy and should be
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

$5,400
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
masterly-made chest that can still be used on a daily basis. The drawers are really heavy and should be
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

$5,200
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
chest has a very delicate appearance thanks to its beautiful carvings decorating the three drawer fronts
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Oak Commode

$3,450
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinetmaker. The light color of the French walnut is a result of a bleaching process that removes the old
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18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode
18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode

18th Century French Louis XV Bleached Walnut Commode

$5,800
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Nighstand with Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical nightstand handmade in Italy in the mid to late 1700s using walnut. The nightstand has very clean and elegant lines, and a very beautiful and light color, making it look...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Nighstand with Drawers
18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Nighstand with Drawers

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Nighstand with Drawers

$2,700
English Carved Oak Storage Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
17th century English bleached oak coffer carved with the tree of life, 1680 Dimensions 49
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17th Century English James II Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Storage Chest
English Carved Oak Storage Chest

English Carved Oak Storage Chest

$2,122
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved early 19th century French Louis XVI style bleached commode. Very fine patina and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bleached Commode

$6,850
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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
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
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    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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