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18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Empire style furniture. Built in France in the 1700s, the oak has been carefully restored in our
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
fronts. Perfectly symmetrical design on beautiful raw oak. Another fine feature is the depth of the top.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest

$5,890
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
laurels. The natural finish of the oak —the color of summer sand, inflected with a subtle grain —provides
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This handcrafted oak chest made in France circa 1860 features three drawers elevated on cabriole
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
drawer handles, embellished with leaves and flowers, brings out the brightness of the natural oak - pale
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Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers made in France circa 1820. The corpulent three-drawer body is raised on
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The sophisticated silhouette of this antique oak chest of drawers showcases the formalist elegance
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted in warm oak, this antique chest of drawers has a Baroque character. Hand-built
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
poise. The pale finish of the restored oak contrasts with the raven black of the panels of the drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s Belgian Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,395
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
pale oyster hue and elegant grain of the oak.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The beautiful grain and subtle, clouded tone of the oak wood give this antique chest of drawers a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It flaunts a smooth finish
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest. The oak construction has been delicately treated with a bleaching process, which has added new
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers

1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France with a Neoclassical silhouette. A cabinet housing a pair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers

1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers

$3,995
Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved circa 1850, the form of this bleached drop front
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850
Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850

Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850

$4,200
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs
Located in High Point, NC
the purity of the bleached oak finish.
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs
20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs

20th Century Belgian Oak Chest with Cabriole Legs

$1,595
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest made in France features three spacious drawers decorated with ornate
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
20th Century Belgian Oak Two-Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
curved cabriole legs with coquettish twirly feet. A pale tone of the restored oak accentuates the
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Oak Two-Drawer Chest
20th Century Belgian Oak Two-Drawer Chest

20th Century Belgian Oak Two-Drawer Chest

$1,995
1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This four-drawer oak chest was made in France, circa 1920. Decorative drawer pulls and locks
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest
1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest

1920s French Oak Decorative Carved Drawer Chest

$4,595
1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The front case houses three roomy drawers adorned with brass handles and locks, mounted on delicately hand wro...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
with the rustic, natural patterns of the bleached oak, accentuating the elegance of this chest.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest with Marble Top
19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest with Marble Top

19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest with Marble Top

$4,995
Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
panache, situated within an otherwise restrained and well-crafted construction. The delicate bleaching
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

Turn of the Century French Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,995
Turn of the Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
elevation. Elaborate brass drawer handles and lock pieces gleam against the pale surface of the bleached oak
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Turn of the Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

Turn of the Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers

$4,595
Chic Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers by Karpen of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant chest featuring four large and deep drawers by Karpen. Bleached and cerused oak with inset
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chic Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers by Karpen of California
Chic Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers by Karpen of California

Chic Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers by Karpen of California

$5,500
Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th century 9-drawer drapers chest of drawers in bleached oak. 1880 Dimensions: 114
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers
Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers

Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers

$6,167
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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Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,200
Antique Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
craftsmanship within this unique chest. The natural oak wood grain has been retouched with a delicate bleaching
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Antique Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

Antique Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

$6,595
18th Century French Provincial Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 18th century French provincial shaped bleached oak chest with two short drawers above
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Antique 1780s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Chest

18th Century French Provincial Chest

$3,200
Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
across its surface, which has been highlighted by a delicate bleaching process that has been applied to
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Chest of Drawers

$6,995
20th Century, Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from 20th century Belgium. This cabinet sports two compact top
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century, Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest
20th Century, Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest

20th Century, Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest

$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. The surface of this oak chest of drawers has
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
numerous points of highly crafted beauty for the eye to linger on. A delicate bleaching process has been
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest of drawers is a shining example of traditional French craftsmanship. A delicate bleaching process
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

20th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$1,595
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 18th century French Louis XVI four-drawer bleached oak chest. Having lovely detailed
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Chest

$5,800
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
eye-pleasing detail. A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the surface of the oak, both
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
through a bleaching process which both protects the material and refreshes accents in the natural grain
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 19th century France. This chest of drawers is composed of three carved drawer fronts, ornamented with graceful leaf and scroll patterning as well as br...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Provincial Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. Natural oak wood grain runs across the face
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

$4,995
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
bleached oak finish is achieved through the application of natural nourishing oils. This transparent finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

$4,595
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,600
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$5,900
Louis Philippe Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This chest of drawers was made in France in the 1880s. Oak, solid yet shapely, the form: a Classic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Louis Philippe Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Louis Philippe Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers

Louis Philippe Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers

$3,995
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
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

$6,500
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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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Baroque Chest of Drawers

$6,600
1900s Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from 1900s Belgium. A grid of fastidiously carved paneled drawers lines the front face of this chest, creating a shimmering field of detail across it. Scrol...
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble

1900s Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest with Marble Top
1900s Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest with Marble Top

1900s Belgian Wooden Drawer Chest with Marble Top

$4,995
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,200
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
From circa 1820 France, with 3 locking drawers, a sturdy drawer cabinet in oak. Finished with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Chest of Drawers

$3,995
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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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Bleached Oak Commode
French Bleached Oak Commode

French Bleached Oak Commode

$7,040
19th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis Philippe period bleached oak commode - France c.1860.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

19th Century Bleached Oak Commode

$3,358
1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Commode
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage oak commode was produced in Belgium, circa 1950. A petite commode standing on cabriole
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Commode
1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Commode

1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Commode

$3,595
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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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Period Bleached Oak Commode with Floral Décor, circa 1790
French Louis XVI Period Bleached Oak Commode with Floral Décor, circa 1790

French Louis XVI Period Bleached Oak Commode with Floral Décor, circa 1790

$5,950
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
This small chest of drawers was made in the late 1700s in the Netherlands using oak with dovetail
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Commode

$3,650
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Austin, TX
This 20th century French Louis XV style commode is a true gem. Made of bleached oak, this piece of
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Commode
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Commode

20th Century French Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Commode

$1,875
Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite French Louis XV/Louis XVI Transition period bleached oak commode with richly carved
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode
Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode

Exquisite French 18th Century Oak Commode

$6,200
18th Century Oak Bleached Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century oak bleached commode with three large drawers below one small unusual small drawer
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Oak Bleached Commode

$4,800
French Commode in Washed, Bleached Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome late 18th century, early 19th century commode in washed or bleached oak from
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Commode in Washed, Bleached Oak
French Commode in Washed, Bleached Oak

French Commode in Washed, Bleached Oak

$4,875
Bleached Oak French Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, GB
An unusual bleached oak French Provincial commode, chest of drawers. A nice arrangement of three
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak French Commode Chest of Drawers
Bleached Oak French Commode Chest of Drawers

Bleached Oak French Commode Chest of Drawers

$3,083
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Bleached Oak Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bleached oak commode you’re looking for. A bleached oak commode — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bleached oak commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bleached oak commode, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made bleached oak commode has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jay Spectre, Henredon and Karpen of California are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bleached Oak Commode?

The average selling price for a bleached oak commode at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $1,062 on the low end and $23,000 for the highest priced.

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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